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However, it is still possible to access additional software packages from the ''Arch User Repository'' (AUR), which is managed by the Arch community (i.e. users) themselves. Although this repository is unofficial, software packages first placed here are known to make their way into Arch's official repositories if they become popular enough.
However, it is still possible to access additional software packages from the ''Arch User Repository'' (AUR), which is managed by the Arch community (i.e. users) themselves. Although this repository is unofficial, software packages first placed here are known to make their way into Arch's official repositories if they become popular enough.


'''Unfortunately, as a community maintained repository, using the AUR does still present potential risks and problems.''' These include AUR providing:
'''Unfortunately, as a community maintained repository, using the AUR does still present potential risks and problems.''' These include the AUR providing:


* Multiple versions of the same packages
* Multiple versions of the same packages