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 ====== Downloads, Installation and Updates ====== ====== Downloads, Installation and Updates ======
  
-:!: **IMPORTANT** PIXILAB Blocks is licensed software. By downloading PIXILAB Blocks you agree to be bound by its [[blocks:license|license agreement]]. In order to use Blocks, you must also have a license. A Blocks license can be provided as a USB "dongle" or it can be cloud-based (requires internet access). The program will not start without a valid license.+:!: **IMPORTANT** PIXILAB Blocks is licensed software. By downloading PIXILAB Blocks you agree to be bound by its [[blocks:license|license agreement]]. In order to use Blocks, you must also purchase a license. A Blocks license can be provided as a USB "dongle" or it can be cloud-based (requires internet access). The program will not start without a valid license.
  
-Here'version 6.0.1 of the PIXILAB Blocks server software+Find download links for PIXILAB Blocks below for supported operating systems. The current version is indicated on the [[blocks:release-notes|release notes]] page.
  
 ====MacOS==== ====MacOS====
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-==== Linux ====+==== Linux====
 This option is the recommended and supported platform to run Blocks server in an production environment.  This option is the recommended and supported platform to run Blocks server in an production environment. 
  
 [[blocks:linux|Install, configure and maintain standalone Blocks server running on Linux]] [[blocks:linux|Install, configure and maintain standalone Blocks server running on Linux]]
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 +====Use in Virtualized Environments====
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 +Blocks server software can run in many virtualized environments, making it easier for IT departments to manage.
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 +:!: This installation methods are //unsupported// and assume that you're comfortable in a terminal window. If not, use one of the supported methods descibed above for installing Blocks.  
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 +[[https://github.com/pixilab/net-blocks|Net blocks installation]]
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 +The above installation script can be used as a starting point for installing Blocks in a virtual environment. If required, PIXILAB can provide virtual server installation support for a fee.
  
 ==== Updates ==== ==== Updates ====