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9 changes: 3 additions & 6 deletions v5/getting-started/linux.rst
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Expand Up @@ -26,12 +26,9 @@ available, or if you prefer to install things manually, follow the instructions
below.

.. note::
For users of Debian-based distributions, be aware that the toolchain available
through Apt is out of date and likely will not work for PROS projects. For
Ubuntu users, you may see references online to a PPA by team-gcc-arm-embedded,
but that PPA does not seem to be updated any more. Therefore, if you are
using a Debian-based distribution or Ubuntu, please follow the instructions
below.
If you are using a Debian-based distribution or Ubuntu, the toolchain can be
installed through apt in package :code:`gcc-arm-none-eabi`. To install manually,
follow the instructions below.

1. Download the latest version of the toolchain from `the Arm developer site <https://developer.arm.com/tools-and-software/open-source-software/developer-tools/gnu-toolchain/gnu-rm/downloads>`_.
We recommend the "Linux x86_64" release. In the rare event that you are
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