docs(linux): clarify requirement of patched ibus for Keyman < 18

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@ -15,12 +15,14 @@ sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install keyman onboard-keyman
```
An older version of Keyman for Linux packages is also available in any current Debian at:
A possibly older version of Keyman for Linux packages is also available in
any current Debian at:
[https://packages.debian.org/keyman](https://packages.debian.org/keyman)
**Note** in order to fully work you'll need a patched version of ibus
which is available in the above launchpad repo. Patched versions of ibus
will have the string `sil` in the package version number.
**Note** Versions before Keyman 18 required a patched version of ibus in order
to fully work. Patched versions of ibus were available in the above mentioned
launchpad repository and had the string `sil` in the package version number.
Keyman 18+ no longer requires a patched version of ibus.
## Q. How do I install a Keyman keyboard?