From be8051240f177f3dc55cc1a467c4e5dedfeaaca6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mark Qvist Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:53:47 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Windows install instructions --- README.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c6beb7b..15985c5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ pip install rns For more advanced setups, including the ability to run Sideband in headless daemon mode, enable debug logging output, configuration import and export and more, you may want to install it from the source package via `pip` instead. -In this case, you will need to [download and install the latest supported version of Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3127/) (currently Python 3.12.7), since very latest Python release, Python 3.13 is currently **not** compatible with the Kivy framework, that Sideband uses to render its user interface. The binary package already includes a compatible Python version, so if you are running Sideband from that, there is no need to install a specific version. +In this case, you will need to [download and install the latest supported version of Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3127/) (currently Python 3.12.7), since very latest Python release, Python 3.13 is currently **not** compatible with the Kivy framework, that Sideband uses to render its user interface. The binary package already includes a compatible Python version, so if you are running Sideband from that, there is no need to install a specific version of Python. When Python has been installed, you can open a command prompt and install Sideband via `pip`: @@ -220,7 +220,9 @@ When Python has been installed, you can open a command prompt and install Sideba pip install sbapp ``` -The Sideband application can now be launched by running the command `sideband` in the command prompt. If needed, you can create a shortcut for Sideband on your desktop or in the start menu. Since this installation method automatically installs the `rns` and `lxmf` packages as well, you will also have access to using all the included RNS and LXMF utilities like `rnstatus`, `rnsd` and `lxmfd` on your system. +The Sideband application can now be launched by running the command `sideband` in the command prompt. If needed, you can create a shortcut for Sideband on your desktop or in the start menu. + +Since this installation method automatically installs the `rns` and `lxmf` packages as well, you will also have access to using all the included RNS and LXMF utilities like `rnstatus`, `rnsd` and `lxmd` on your system. # Paper Messaging Example