docs/installing: Explicitly list out requirements

Remove the Windows screenshots, as our releases are signed now.

Also note that Linux is not supported.

Signed-off-by: Mark Yen <mark.yen@suse.com>
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@@ -7,18 +7,34 @@ When run for the first time or when changing versions, Kubernetes container
images are downloaded. It may take a little time to load on first run for a new
Kubernetes version.
Running on Windows requires [Windows Subsystem for Linux(WSL)]. This will be
installed automatically during the Rancher Desktop setup process.
## macOS
[Windows Subsystem for Linux(WSL)]:
Rancher Desktop requires the following on macOS:
- macOS 10.10 or higher.
- Intel CPU with VT-x.
- Persistent internet connection.
Apple Silion (M1) support is planned, but not currently implemented.
## Windows
Rancher Desktop requires the following on Windows:
- Windows 10, at least version 1903.
- Running on a machine with [virtualization capabilities].
- Persistent internet connection.
Rancher Desktop requires [Windows Subsystem for Linux] on Windows; this will
automatically be installed as part of the Rancher Desktop setup. Manually
downloading a distribution is not necessary.
[Windows Subsystem for Linux]:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10
Note, the Windows installer is not yet signed. This will happen soon. In the
meantime, when presented with a dialog box like the following, click on "More
info".
[virtualization capabilities]:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/troubleshooting#error-0x80370102-the-virtual-machine-could-not-be-started-because-a-required-feature-is-not-installed
![](images/windows-notice-1.png)
## Linux
The following dialog will then give you the option to run the application:
![](images/windows-notice-2.png)
Linux is currently not supported.