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+# Entries in this file show the compile time defaults.
+# You can change settings by editing this file.
+# For option meanings, see rpm-ostreed.conf(5).
+
+[Daemon]
+AutomaticUpdatePolicy=stage
+
+##########
+# NOTE: This will be set to true by default in Spring 2025
+#
+# Set this to false to enable local layering with dnf
+# This is an unsupported configuration that can lead to upgrade isses
+# Be careful when setting this to true
+#
+# See [future link] for more information
+##########
+# LockLayering=false