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@ -68,13 +68,6 @@ will appear in the Applications Menu. (If you encounter problems, see
## Installing software from other sources
**Warning:** This method gives your template direct network access, which is
[risky](#why-dont-templates-have-normal-network-access). This method is **not**
recommended for trusted templates. Moreover, depending on how you install this
software, it may not get updated automatically when you [update Qubes
normally](/doc/how-to-update/), which means you may have to update it manually
yourself.
Some software is not available from the default repositories and must be
downloaded and installed from another source. Depending on the installation method,
you may either use the updates proxy or direct networking.
@ -98,8 +91,15 @@ $ export HTTP_PROXY=http://127.0.0.1:8082 http_proxy=$HTTP_PROXY \
### Using direct networking
This method assumes that you're trying to follow the instructions to install some piece
of software in a normal operating system, except that operating system is running as a
**Warning:** This method gives your template direct network access, which is
[risky](#why-dont-templates-have-normal-network-access). This method is **not**
recommended for trusted templates. Moreover, depending on how you install this
software, it may not get updated automatically when you [update Qubes
normally](/doc/how-to-update/), which means you may have to update it manually
yourself.
This method assumes that you are trying to follow instructions to install some piece
of software in a normal operating system, except *that* operating system is running as a
template in Qubes OS.
1. (Recommended) Clone the desired template (since this new template will
@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ Please see [How to Update](/doc/how-to-update/).
In order to protect you from performing risky activities in templates, they do
not have normal network access by default. Instead, templates use an [updates
proxy](#updates-proxy) which allows you to install and update software using
the distribution package manager over the proxy connection.
the distribution's package manager over the proxy connection.
**The updates proxy is already set up to work automatically out-of-the-box and
requires no special action from you.**
Most users should simply follow the normal instructions for [installing software
@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ sources](#installing-software-from-other-sources).
## Advanced
The following sections cover advanced topics pertaining to installing and
updating software in domUs.
updating software in qubes.
### Testing repositories