From e294b0eb4c5e07aa5f01dff7ce3af59e513a208f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sven Semmler Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:16:47 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Where to install software Based on https://qubes-os.discourse.group/t/software-will-install-then-doesnt-save-and-cant-be-found-this-is-not-a-disposable-vm-plenty-of-space/4634/1 ... seen this a lot lately and thought it's time for an FAQ entry. --- introduction/faq.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/introduction/faq.md b/introduction/faq.md index 70d90fe4..b90d78fa 100644 --- a/introduction/faq.md +++ b/introduction/faq.md @@ -613,6 +613,10 @@ There is no particular configuration that will be ideal for everyone (despite ho Please don't ask for your favorite program to be installed by default or for some setting that obviously varies by user preference to be changed so that it matches *your* preference. This is an incredibly selfish attitude that demonstrates a complete lack of consideration for the thousands of other Qubes users who don't happen to share your preferences. +### I installed software in my qube but after restart it is gone - why? + +Software needs to be [installed in the template](/doc/how-to-install-software/) your qube is based on. Only data in your home directory persists through restarts. + ## Developers ### Are there restrictions on the software that the Qubes developers are willing to use?