wiki: Clarify getting started

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Ivan Molodetskikh
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Press <kbd>Super</kbd><kbd>T</kbd> to run a terminal ([Alacritty]) and <kbd>Super</kbd><kbd>D</kbd> to run an application launcher ([fuzzel]). Press <kbd>Super</kbd><kbd>T</kbd> to run a terminal ([Alacritty]) and <kbd>Super</kbd><kbd>D</kbd> to run an application launcher ([fuzzel]).
To exit niri, press <kbd>Super</kbd><kbd>Shift</kbd><kbd>E</kbd>. To exit niri, press <kbd>Super</kbd><kbd>Shift</kbd><kbd>E</kbd>.
If you're not using a display manager, you should run `niri --session` from a TTY. If you're not using a display manager, you should run `niri-session` (systemd) or `niri --session` (not systemd) from a TTY.
The `--session` flag will make niri import its environment variables globally into systemd and D-Bus, and start its D-Bus services. The `--session` flag will make niri import its environment variables globally into systemd and D-Bus, and start its D-Bus services.
You can also run `niri` inside an existing desktop session. You can also run `niri` inside an existing desktop session.
Then it will open as a window, where you can give it a try. Then it will open as a window, where you can give it a try.
Note that this windowed mode is mainly meant for development, so it is a bit buggy (in particular, there are issues with hotkeys).
Next, see the [list of important software](./Important-Software.md) required for normal desktop use, like a notification daemon and portals. Next, see the [list of important software](./Important-Software.md) required for normal desktop use, like a notification daemon and portals.
Also, check the [configuration overview](./Configuration:-Overview.md) page to get started configuring niri. Also, check the [configuration overview](./Configuration:-Overview.md) page to get started configuring niri.