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Clarify the process for pre-approved software is same as individual-use software

Ragnar Hardarson requested to merge pre-approved-software-documentation-update into main

Why is this change being made?

The wording in the pre-approved software section is a bit confusing since it suggests manager approval goes through Google forms. Causing confusing back and forth like this one

To get an access request for pre-approved software, please submit a request through this Google form. This is necessary to obtain manager and budget approval.

This MR aims to improve the situation by linking to the section above as there are more detailed steps there

CHANGEME - add the details saying why, not just what.

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