From 82475814c184be23401a080a55d44a8a621888f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: syl20bnr Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:43:08 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add alternative installation from FAQ to README --- README.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 57fee01dc..0d9c58c1e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ - [OS X](#os-x) - [Windows](#windows) - [Install](#install) + - [Default installation](#default-installation) + - [Installation alongside another configuration](#installation-alongside-another-configuration) - [Spacemacs logo](#spacemacs-logo) - [Update](#update) - [Automatic update (on master branch)](#automatic-update-on-master-branch) @@ -175,6 +177,8 @@ For efficient searches we recommend to install `pt` ([the platinum searcher][]). # Install +## Default installation + 1. If you have an existing Emacs configuration, back it up first: ```sh @@ -214,6 +218,21 @@ For efficient searches we recommend to install `pt` ([the platinum searcher][]). If the mode-line turns red then be sure to visit the [troubleshooting][troubleshoot] guide and consult the [FAQ][FAQ.org]. +## Installation alongside another configuration + +To try out Spacemacs (or any other Emacs configuration you desire) without +having to go through the trouble of backing up you `~/.emacs.d` directory and +then cloning the new configuration: + +```sh +mkdir ~/spacemacs +git clone git@github.com:syl20bnr/spacemacs.git ~/spacemacs/.emacs.d +HOME=~/spacemacs emacs +``` + +Note: If you're on Fish shell, you will need to modify the last command to: `env +HOME=$HOME/spacemacs emacs` + ## Spacemacs logo If you are using Ubuntu and Unity then you can add the Spacemacs logo by