[DOC]: Make explicit installation into base env (closes #708) (#709)

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### Installation
It's advised to install mamba from conda-forge. If you already have conda:
It's advised to install mamba from conda-forge. If you already have conda, install mamba into the base environment:
```
conda install mamba -c conda-forge
conda install mamba -n base -c conda-forge
```
otherwise it's best to start with [Miniconda](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html).

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For conda users
---------------
If you are already a conda users, very good! Using mamba will feel natural.
If you are already a conda user, very good! Using mamba will feel natural.
To get mamba, install it _into the base environment_ from the `conda-forge` channel:
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conda install mamba -n base -c conda-forge
```
_Note: Installing mamba into any other environment can cause unexpected behavior._
There is little difference between using conda & mamba. You can swap almost all commands:
- `mamba install ...`