Add note about APE loader and noexec mounts (#707)

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@ -57,9 +57,13 @@ sudo sh -c 'echo -1 >/proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc/status'
Since we used the `ape-no-modify-self.o` bootloader (rather than
`ape.o`) your executable will not modify itself when it's run. What
it'll instead do, is extract a 4kb program to `${TMPDIR:-${HOME:-.}}`
that maps your program into memory without needing to copy it. It's
possible to install the APE loader systemwide as follows.
it'll instead do, is extract a 4kb program (the [APE loader](https://justine.lol/apeloader/))
to `${TMPDIR:-${HOME:-.}}` that maps your program into memory without
needing to copy it. The APE loader must be in an executable location
(e.g. not stored on a `noexec` mount) for it to run. See below for
alternatives:
It's possible to install the APE loader systemwide as follows.
```sh
# System-Wide APE Install