DOC: Installation on Linux and Windows.

src/doc/getting_started.md

@@ -13,6 +13,25 @@ typically be installed automatically):
 
 ### How to install ###
 
+#### Linux ####
+
+Make sure that Python (at least version 3.6) and pip is installed, using your system tools and
+documentation.
+
+Then open a terminal and continue in the [Generic installation](#generic-installation) section.
+
+#### Windows ####
+
+If a Python distribution is not yet installed, we recommend Anaconda Python, which you can download
+for free from [https://www.anaconda.com](https://www.anaconda.com).  The "Anaconda Individual Edition" provides most of all
+packages you will ever need out of the box.  If you prefer, you may also install the leaner
+"Miniconda" installer, which allows you to install packages as you need them.
+
+After installation, open an Anaconda prompt from the Windows menu and continue in the [Generic
+installation](#generic-installation) section.
+
+#### Generic installation ####
+
 To install pycaosdb locally, use `pip3` (also called `pip` on some systems):
 
 ```sh
@@ -21,7 +40,8 @@ pip3 install --user caosdb
 
 ---
 
-Alternatively, obtain the sources from GitLab and install from there:
+Alternatively, obtain the sources from GitLab and install from there (`git` must be installed for
+this option):
 
 ```sh
 git clone https://gitlab.com/caosdb/caosdb-pylib
@@ -38,7 +58,7 @@ Now, change the url and username fields as required. (Ask your CaosDB administra
 you do not know what to put there, but for demo instances like https://demo.indiscale.com, `admin`
 and `caosdb` often works).
 
-More information about the configuration is available [in this documentation](configuration.html) as well.
+More information about the configuration is available [in this documentation](configuration.md) as well.
 
 ## Try it out ##
 
@@ -53,6 +73,6 @@ Out[2]: Connection to CaosDB with 501 Records.
 ```
 
 Note: This setup will ask you for your password whenever a new connection is created. If you do not
-like this, check out the "Authentication" section in the [configuration documentation](configuration.html).
+like this, check out the "Authentication" section in the [configuration documentation](configuration.md).
 
 Now would be a good time to continue with the [tutorials](tutorials.html).