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page to find the minimum requirements and where to get Blender (if you have not done so yet). page to find the minimum requirements and where to get Blender (if you have not done so yet).
Install from blender.org
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Download the Linux version for your architecture and uncompress the file to the desired location
(e.g. ``~/software`` or ``/usr/local``).
Blender can now be launched by double-clicking the executable.
When using this method of installation, it is possible to have multiple versions of Blender installed.
For ease of access, you can configure your system by adding a menu entry or shortcut for Blender.
You may also associate blend-files with Blender so that when selected from the file browser,
they will automatically open in Blender.
These settings are typically found in conjunction with the Window Manager settings. (Gnome or KDE.)
Install from Package Manager Install from Package Manager
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I wouldn't mention any purposes here. Multiple versions of Blender can be installed regardless of the user's purpose.

sybren: I wouldn't mention any purposes here. Multiple versions of Blender can be installed regardless…
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otherwise, there is nothing wrong with the official binary on `blender.org <https://www.blender.org/download/>`__. otherwise, there is nothing wrong with the official binary on `blender.org <https://www.blender.org/download/>`__.
Install from blender.org
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Download the Linux version for your architecture and uncompress the file to the desired location
(e.g. ``~/software`` or ``/usr/local``).
Blender can now be launched by double-clicking the executable.
For ease of access, you can configure your system by adding a menu entry or shortcut for Blender.
You may also associate blend-files with Blender so that when selected from the file browser,
they will automatically open in Blender.
These settings are typically found in conjunction with the Window Manager settings. (Gnome or KDE.)
Running from the Terminal Running from the Terminal
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KDE KDE
:menuselection:`System Settings --> Window Management --> Window Behavior --> Window Actions`, :menuselection:`System Settings --> Window Management --> Window Behavior --> Window Actions`,
Switch from 'Alt' to 'Meta' key. Switch from 'Alt' to 'Meta' key.
Updating on Linux
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On Linux there are various ways of updating Blender. This section covers the most common approaches.
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This is not specific for Linux, so it shouldn't be in the Linux subsection. I notice that it's mentioned with every OS, though. Why not mention it in an "Updating Blender" section, and have the platform-specifics as subsections?

After removing this text, though, you'd end up with a textless section, which is bad style. Probably a little introduction is in place, like "On Linux there are various ways to obtain and install Blender. This section covers the most common approaches."

sybren: This is not specific for Linux, so it shouldn't be in the Linux subsection. I notice that it's…
Updating from blender.org
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Need input from others. Are updates automatically installed and maintained by the package manager?

Alaska: Need input from others. Are updates automatically installed and maintained by the package…
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That depends on the distribution. For example, Mint Linux is still using Blender 2.79.

sybren: That depends on the distribution. For example, Mint Linux is still using Blender 2.79.
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I would encourage users to check their package manager, warning that it may be out of date, but then recommend to install from blender.org as the latest version is always available there.

Blendify: I would encourage users to check their package manager, warning that it may be out of date, but…
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When a update for Blender is released, it can be downloaded directly
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"The package manager" is ambiguous. I would also just write a few more lines of text here, instead of trying to get as much info as possible into one sentence. How is this?

Many Linux distributions have packages for Blender available, which can be installed using the distribution's package manager. After installation, Blender can be updated using the same steps as updating any other application.

Given how old packaged Blenders can be, I think it's better to move this subsection further down.

sybren: "The package manager" is ambiguous. I would also just write a few more lines of text here…
from the `Blender website <https://blender.org/download/>`__
and installed using the steps described in the section `Install from blender.org`_.
Updating with a Package Manager
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It might be nice to explain that this way multiple versions can be installed side-by-side. Maybe that's already in the linked section, though, in which case it doesn't have to be mentioned here.

sybren: It might be nice to explain that this way multiple versions can be installed side-by-side.
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Many Linux distributions have packages for Blender available, which can be installed using the distribution's package manager. After installation, Blender can be updated using the same steps as updating any other application.
After updating
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After updating and opening Blender, you'll be prompted with the *Quick Set Up* window.
To import your settings from the previous versions of Blender, select the *Load Previous Version Settings* button
or refer to the :doc:`/getting_started/configuration/defaults` page for information on the other settings.
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