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@@ -74,3 +74,11 @@ $ sudo docker run -it --rm \
 
 ### How do I get more verbose logs?
 See `log_level` in `buildozer.spec`
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+### Kivy can be run directly on Linux Desktop. How?
+Install Kivy.
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+Build atlas: `(cd electrum/gui/kivy/; make theming)`
+
+Run electrum with the `-g` switch: `electrum -g kivy`