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docs: Expand on host computer restrictions in the FAQ 

Signed-off-by: Kevin O'Connor <kevin@koconnor.net>
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@ -163,6 +163,18 @@ machine. See the
[install-octopi.sh](https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/tree/master/scripts/install-octopi.sh) [install-octopi.sh](https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/tree/master/scripts/install-octopi.sh)
script for further information on the necessary Linux admin steps. script for further information on the necessary Linux admin steps.
If you are looking to run the Klipper host software on a low-end chip,
then be aware that, at a minimum, a machine with "double precision
floating point" hardware is required.
If you are looking to run the Klipper host software on a shared
general-purpose desktop or server class machine, then note that
Klipper has some real-time scheduling requirements. If, during a
print, the host computer also performs an intensive general-purpose
computing task (such as defragmenting a hard drive, 3d rendering,
heavy swapping, etc.), then it may cause Klipper to report print
errors.
Note: If you are not using an OctoPi image, be aware that several Note: If you are not using an OctoPi image, be aware that several
Linux distributions enable a "ModemManager" (or similar) package that Linux distributions enable a "ModemManager" (or similar) package that
can disrupt serial communication. (Which can cause Klipper to report can disrupt serial communication. (Which can cause Klipper to report