From 86bd9c4a1c6e658bf173e9cb89d4dd6ee64e83f9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soo Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:23:17 +0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 17 +++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d27e7cd5b..6a2683cf9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -246,20 +246,25 @@ For efficient searches we recommend to install `pt` ([the platinum searcher][]). If you are running in terminal you'll also need to change font settings of your terminal. -4. Launch Emacs. Spacemacs will automatically install the packages it requires. - If you get an error regarding package downloads then you may try to disable - the HTTPS protocol by starting Emacs with +4. Launch Emacs. Spacemacs will automatically install the packages it requires. Finally, restart Emacs to complete the installation. +**Note:** If you get an error regarding package downloads then you may try to disable + the HTTPS protocol by starting Emacs with + ```sh emacs --insecure ``` - - Or you can set the `dotspacemacs-elpa-https` to `nil` in your dotfile to + + Or you can set the `dotspacemacs-elpa-https` to `nil` in your dotfile `~/.spacemacs` to remove the need to start Emacs with `--insecure` argument. You may wish to clear out your `.emacs.d/elpa` directory before doing this, so that any corrupted packages you may have downloaded will be re-installed. -5. Restart Emacs to complete the installation. +**Note:** `error: Package 'package-build-' is unavailable` may occur due to heavy network taffic. + You can fix it by setting the `dotspacemacs-elpa-timeout` to `70` in your dotfile. + +**Note:** `Warning (bytecomp)` and other compilation warnings are perfectly normal. If curious, + you can find out why these occur [here](https://github.com/quelpa/quelpa/issues/90#issuecomment-137982713). If the mode-line turns red then be sure to consult the [FAQ][FAQ.org].