From 96413cb9f2d34cfceab6a6d6f6b9ac907f01377f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bram Matthys Date: Tue, 3 May 2022 09:38:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README 1) Give an exact link to https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/UnrealIRCd_releases which describes the supported versions and EOL stuff in more detail. 2) Make clear that we have better instructions on the wiki with regards to installation and that users should use that one instead (the ones in the README are really meant as fall-back) 3) Some nicer formatting here and there (minor) --- README.md | 15 +++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 86b1427c5..8e505c9ee 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,10 +13,17 @@ online documentation. * UnrealIRCd 6 is the *stable* series since December 2021. All new features go in there. * UnrealIRCd 5 is the *oldstable* series. It will receive bug fixes until July 1, 2022 plus another 12 months of security fixes. +* For full details of release scheduling and EOL dates, see + [UnrealIRCd releases](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/UnrealIRCd_releases) on the wiki ## How to get started -Please consult our excellent online documentation at https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/ -when setting up the IRCd! +### Use the wiki! +**IMPORTANT:** We recommend you follow our installation guide on the wiki instead of the +steps in this README. The wiki has more detailed information and is more easy to navigate. +* [Installing from source for *NIX](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/Installing_from_source) +* [Installating instructions for Windows](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/Installing_(Windows)) + +Please consult the online documentation at https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/ when setting up the IRCd! ### Step 1: Installation #### Windows @@ -36,11 +43,11 @@ Do the following steps under a separate account for running UnrealIRCd, * Now change to the directory where you installed UnrealIRCd, e.g. `cd /home/xxxx/unrealircd` ### Step 2: Configuration -Configuration files are stored in the conf/ folder by default (eg: /home/xxxx/unrealircd/conf) +Configuration files are stored in the `conf/` folder by default (eg: `/home/xxxx/unrealircd/conf`) #### Create a configuration file If you are new, then you need to create your own configuration file: -Copy conf/examples/example.conf to conf/ and call it unrealircd.conf. +Copy `conf/examples/example.conf` to `conf/` and call it `unrealircd.conf`. Then open it in an editor and carefully modify it using the documentation and FAQ as a guide (see below). ### Step 3: Booting