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Added moving Pip cache directory instructions to contributing
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* [Optional] both Mamba and Miniconda can be automatically activated via :bash:`~/.bashrc`. Do not forget to add these (usually provided at the end of the installation).
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* Exit the shell and re-enter to make sure Conda is available. :bash:`cd` to the kernel tuner directory.
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* [Optional] if you have limited user folder space, the Pip cache can be pointed elsewhere with the environment variable :bash:`PIP_CACHE_DIR`. The cache location can be checked with :bash:`pip cache dir`.
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* [Optional] update Conda if available before continuing: :bash:`conda update -n base -c conda-forge conda`.
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#. Setup a virtual environment: :bash:`conda create --name kerneltuner python=3.11` (or whatever Python version and environment name you prefer).
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#. Activate the virtual environment: :bash:`conda activate kerneltuner`.

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