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+# Dotfiles a la Stow
+
+If starting on a new machine, begin by cloning this over https:
+```
+$ git clone https://git.distrust.co/anton/dotfiles
+```
+
+## Qubes
+
+The `dom0` files have to be copied over to `dom0` and placed into the correct location. To copy files over use the following command in a `dom0` terminal:
+
+```
+$ qvm-run -pass-io <app_vm> 'cat path/to/file` > /path/
+```
+
+### Split SSH
+Ensure that the `qubes-ssh-socket` service is enabled
+```
+systemctl --user enable --now qubes-ssh-socket
+systemctl --user status qubes-ssh-socket
+```