From 7a8487cd68d5784083398067cb6ee12f4dc188a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kay Rhodes Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:46:13 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] README update to prevent homebrew mistakes Homebrew users expect a homebrew install to get them everything they need. Because of this I've added a note indicating that you *also* need to do the git clone mentioned at the top of the file. --- README.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 11005e62f..60dd3de3a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -125,8 +125,14 @@ We recommend the homebrew [emacs-mac-port][] formula: ```sh $ brew tap railwaycat/homebrew-emacsmacport $ brew install emacs-mac --with-spacemacs-icon # OR, brew cask install emacs-mac +$ brew linkapps ``` +Please note: these homebrew commands will install Emacs, and link it to your +`/Applications` directory. You still need to run the `git clone` mentioned at +the start of this file. That will populate your `~/.emacs.d` directory, which +is what transforms a regular Emacs into Spacemacs. + It is also recommended to add the [osx layer][] to your [dotfile][]: ```elisp