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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 6.0.2 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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 ====Use in Virtualized Environments==== ====Use in Virtualized Environments====
  
-Blocks server software can run in many virtualized environments, making it easier for IT departments to maintain and manage.+Blocks server software can run in many virtualized environments, making it easier for IT departments to manage.
  
-[[blocks:server:virtualized|Virtualized Server Image]] +:!This installation methods are //unsupported// and assume that you're comfortable in terminal window. If notuse one of the supported methods descibed above for installing Blocks.  
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-For advanced environments there is an unsupported installation script you can use as starting point for installing Blocks server software. If requiredwe can provide installation support for such environment as a service.  +
  
 [[https://github.com/pixilab/net-blocks|Net blocks installation]] [[https://github.com/pixilab/net-blocks|Net blocks installation]]
  
-Finally, if you prefer using  [[https://www.docker.com/|Docker]] rather than full-blown virtual environment, [[blocks:server:docker|this article]] describes how to do so.+The above installation script can be used as a starting point for installing Blocks in a virtual environment. If requiredPIXILAB can provide virtual server installation support for a fee. 
 ==== Updates ==== ==== Updates ====