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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion docs/user/intro.md
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| Section | Description |
| -------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Quick Start](/docs/category/quick-start) | If you're new to Solus, this section will set you on the right track. Find documentation on installing Solus, software management, the boot process, and troubleshooting. |
| [Quick Start](/docs/category/quick-start) | If you're new to Solus, this section will set you on the right track. Find documentation on system requirements, installing Solus, software management, the boot process, and troubleshooting. |
| [Contributing](/docs/category/contributing) | Find how you can contribute to Solus, whether you're a beginner or an experienced Linux and Solus user. |
| [Editions](/docs/user/editions/) | Understand the different editions of Solus: differences between editions, configuration tasks, and helpful tips and tricks. |
| [Hardware](/docs/user/hardware/) | Solus supports most hardware out-of-the-box, but there are exceptions. This section focuses on those exceptions and how to get the most out of your hardware. |
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# Preparing to install

Before you start, make sure your system meets the [minimum requirements](system-requirements.md).

The first step to installing Solus is getting the correct media. The Solus Project provides ISO images, which contain the contents of Solus for installing.

## Getting the ISO
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title: System Requirements
summary: Hardware Requirements Guide
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# System requirements

- A blank DVD or a USB drive that is at least 3GB
- On UEFI systems, an EFI partition of 1GB minimum
- An internet connection
- System connected to AC power

In order to install Solus, your system must meet the minimum system requirements. Ideally it should meet or exceed the recommended values for a better experience.

| | Minimum | Recommended |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Disk space free** | 10GB / 9.3GiB | 25GB / 23.3GiB |
| **Memory (RAM)** | 4GB | 8GB or more |
| **Processor (CPU)** | 64-bit (x86_64) processor | [x86-64-v2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64#Microarchitecture_levels) 2GHz quad core |
| **System firmware** | BIOS / UEFI | UEFI |
| **Display Adapter (GPU)** | Any onboard or dedicated adapter | |

These are general recommendations. Your requirements may vary based on your intended use of the system.

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Desktop environments that are more feature rich (such as GNOME and KDE Plasma) use the graphics card for 3D-acceleration, when possible. They will benefit from dedicated and more powerful GPUs. Older graphics cards may not support acceleration:

- Intel prior to GMA9xx
- NVIDIA prior to NV30 (GeForce FX5xxx series)
- Radeon prior to R300 (Radeon 9500)

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