Update documentation for errors in Mac M1

docs/source/getting-started/install.rst

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 This will configure ScanCode and display the command line :ref:`cli_help_text`.
 
+.. note::
+ If you encounter a "No matching distribution" error while running the ``./configure`` command on a Mac M1, it may indicate compatibility issues with the current architecture. Here's a step-by-step guide to address this:
+
+ - **Change Mac M1 Architecture to x86_64:**
+ Switch the architecture from amd64 to x86_64 using the command:
+ ::
+
+ env /usr/bin/arch -x86_64 /bin/zsh --login
+ - **Use Rosetta Translation:**
+ Enable Rosetta translation in Terminal by executing:
+ ::
+
+ softwareupdate --install-rosetta
+ - **Transition Homebrew from arm64 to Intel:**
+ Change Homebrew from the arm64 architecture to the Intel (x86) architecture by running:
+ ::
+
+ /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
+ - **Install Intel-Specific Python:**
+ Use Homebrew to install Python specifically optimized for Intel architecture with:
+ ::
+
+ /usr/local/Homebrew/bin/brew install python3
+
+ Then rerun the ``./configure`` command. This sets up the project according to the new architecture and ensures proper configuration.
+ Following these steps should help resolve compatibility issues and allow smooth operation of the project on Mac M1 devices.
 
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