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+# install parameters
+
+# the storage device on which arch linux shall be installed
+storage_device='/dev/sda'
+
+# boot mode: efi or bios, default=None the install script will determine the boot mode
+# boot_mode='efi'
+
+# encryption password
+encryption_password='barfoo'
+
+# additional packages to install
+base='grub efibootmgr stow tmux git vim python3 wpa_supplicant'