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Update README with G4 installation

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This version is developed for the purpose of ESIPAP.
# How to install Geant4
# Requirements
## Get Geant4
The pre-requirement for running this application is Geant4 toolkit. There may not be enough time to get running Geant4 and analyse this application at this course, so please consider installing it in advance.
Details around Geant4 can be found on the [Getting started page](https://geant4-dev.web.cern.ch/docs/getting-started).
## How to install Geant4
In particular, please consult [Installation guide] to learn about installation of Geant4.
For some operating systems you may install Geant4 using a package manager.
If compiled from source, it can take O(1h) to build it, depending on the machine.
There are three alternatives to get Geant4:
Alternative options:
1. Build and install Geant4 from source or via package manager of (some) operating systems, as described in the [Installation guide](https://geant4-userdoc.web.cern.ch/UsersGuides/InstallationGuide/html/index.html). Building from source can take considerable time, O(1h), depending on the machine.
- use a docker image which was prepared especially for this tutorial, so it contains all necessary data,
including this tutorial application. You will need to install docker and then pull an image from [docker hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/zaborowska/geant4).
2. Use a docker image which was prepared especially for this tutorial, so it contains all necessary data, including this tutorial application. You will need to install docker and then pull an image from [docker hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/zaborowska/geant4).
3. Use a virtual machine, with instructions how to get it available at [First Steps with Geant4 course webpage](https://indico.cern.ch/event/1106066/page/23923-geant4-virtual-machine).
More details about Geant4 can be found on the [Getting started page](https://geant4-dev.web.cern.ch/docs/getting-started).
- use a virtual machine, with instructions how to get it available at [First Steps with Geant4 course webpage](https://indico.cern.ch/event/1106066/page/23923-geant4-virtual-machine)
## Test Geant4
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