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@@ -16,10 +16,13 @@ We recommend to use the anaconda python distribution and to create a
 conda virtual environment for pynemaiqpet.
 
 The installation consists of three steps:
-1. Installation of anaconda (miniconda) python distribution
-2. Creation of the conda virtual environment with all dependencies
+1. (optional) Installation of anaconda (miniconda) python distribution
+2. (optional) Creation of the conda virtual environment with all dependencies
 3. Installation of the pynemaiqpet package using pip
 
+Although optional, we highly recommend to create and use a dedicated virtual
+conda python environment (steps 1 and 2).
+
 ### Installation of anaconda (miniconda)
 
 Download and install Miniconda from <https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html>.
@@ -31,7 +34,7 @@ conda init
 ``` 
 at the end of the installtion process.
 
-To test your miniconda installtion, open a new terminal and execute
+To test your miniconda installation, open a new terminal and execute
 ```
 conda list
 ```