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Explain intended use of DVM Templates

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@ -137,9 +137,15 @@ An abbreviation of [DispVM](#dispvm), typically used to refer to
DVM Template DVM Template
------------ ------------
The TemplateVM on which [DispVMs](#dispvm) are based. By default, a VM named TemplateBasedVMs on which [DispVMs](#dispvm) are based. By default, a
`fedora-XX-dvm` is created on most Qubes installations (where `XX` is the DVM Template named `fedora-XX-dvm` is created on most Qubes installations
current Fedora version). (where `XX` is the Fedora version of the default TemplateVM). DVM Templates are
neither [TemplateVMs](#templatevm) nor [AppVMs](#appvm). They are intended
neither for installing nor running software. Rather, they are intended for
*customizing* or *configuring* software that has already been installed on the
TemplateVM on which the DVM Template is based (see [DispVM Customization]). This
software is then intended to be run (in its customized stated) in DispVMs that
are based on the DVM Template.
PV PV
-- --
@ -190,3 +196,6 @@ for disk and network I/O, thus providing PV-like (or better) performance on HVM
systems. This allows for optimal performance on guest operating systems such as systems. This allows for optimal performance on guest operating systems such as
Windows. Windows.
[DispVM Customization]: /doc/dispvm-customization/