From c0be83fe089f5a772dfdeebb4c5b6441432ed2d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zzz Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018 23:10:38 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] readme edits --- installer/resources/readme/readme.html | 22 ++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/installer/resources/readme/readme.html b/installer/resources/readme/readme.html index a7dea1851..c078e17ab 100644 --- a/installer/resources/readme/readme.html +++ b/installer/resources/readme/readme.html @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Additionally, I2P-Bote is an I2P- It can be installed as a plugin.
  • Anonymous File Transfer
    -I2PSnark is integrated into I2P, providing anonymous, encrypted BitTorrent transfers. +I2PSnark is integrated into I2P, providing anonymous, encrypted BitTorrent transfers.
  • Anonymous Chat
    Start your IRC client (e.g. HexChat) and connect to the server at 127.0.0.1 port 6668. @@ -45,7 +45,8 @@ You do not need to configure a proxy in your IRC client; I2P provides you with a Your local I2P IRC tunnel on localhost:6668 will direct you to one of three IRC servers hosted on I2P by Postman, echelon and zl0, but neither you nor they know where the other is, and your communcations are encrypted in transit by I2P to prevent interception. Once you're there, #i2p-chat and #i2p-dev are just a few of the available channels you may wish to join. There's also an I2P-based Instant Messenger for unmonitorable and uncensorable anonymous chat, as well as alternative IRC servers, Jabber servers, website-based chat, and more. -And of course you may run your own servers over I2P in whatever flavor you choose, or if you're a developer write your own I2P applications (both UDP and TCP protocols are provisioned), and realtime streaming is also possible. +You may run your own servers over I2P in whatever flavor you choose, or if you're a developer write your own I2P applications. +Both UDP and TCP protocols are supported. We also provide full access to the Java API.
  • Forums and Blogging
    @@ -55,7 +56,7 @@ Also, there are quite a few community run forums on I2P in various languages; se
  • Plugins for I2P
    Extend the usefulness of I2P by installing plugins: blogging, chatting, file sharing and other plugins have already been written or ported and await your installation! Browse the plugins and related info at i2pwiki.i2p. -If you're a developer, a complete language-agnostic framework for writing your own plugins is provided with documentation; I2P plugins can be coded in any language.
    • +If you're a developer, a complete framework for writing your own plugins is provided with documentation. @@ -96,7 +97,7 @@ Detailed instructions for starting your website, registering an .i2p domain and
  • i2pwiki Wiki
    i2pwiki.i2p: An open wiki that anyone can edit with plenty of information about I2P, help for beginners, additional links into the network, and more.
    • -
  • The Planet (on I2P)
    +
  • I2P Planet
    planet.i2p: An RSS aggregator site that takes news and events from around I2P and publishes them all in one place. A good site to visit to see the community at work!
  • I2P Network Health
    @@ -127,24 +128,25 @@ The more bandwidth you allocate, specifically upstream bandwidth, the mor
  • Firewalls, Modems and Routers
    Where possible, please ensure I2P/Java is allowed un-firewalled access from the internet by configuring your modem/router/pc firewall accordingly. If you're behind a prohibitive firewall but have unrestricted outbound access, I2P can still function; you can turn off inbound access and rely on SSU IP Address Detection (firewall hole punching) to connect you to the network, and your network status in the side panel will indicate "Network: Firewalled". -For optimal performance, where possible please ensure I2P's external port is visible from the internet (see below for more information).
    • +For optimal performance, please ensure I2P's external port is visible from the internet. +See below for more information.
  • Check Your Proxy Setttings
    If you cannot see any websites at all (not even i2p-projekt.i2p), make sure your browser's proxy is set to access http traffic (not https, not socks) via 127.0.0.1 port 4444. If you need some help, there's a guide to configuring your browser for I2P use.
  • Check Your Logs
    -Logs may help resolve a problem. +Logs may be helpful to resolve a problem. You may wish to paste excerpts in our forum for help, or perhaps paste it instead and reference the link on IRC for help.
  • Verify Java is Up to Date
    -Ensure your Java is up to date [version 1.7 or higher is required]. -Check the version of your JRE (Java Runtime Environment) at the top of the logs page. -If you're a developer, a Java SDK and Apache Ant are required to build from source.
    • +Ensure your Java is up to date. +Version 1.7 or higher is required; 1.8 or higher is recommended. +Check your Java version at the top of the logs page.
  • Problems running on Legacy Hardware
    [Linux/BSD] If you can't start the router with i2p/i2prouter start try the runplain.sh script in the same directory. -Root privileges are usually not required to run I2P. +Root privileges are never required to run I2P. If you need to compile the jBigi library (which is necessary in rare cases), consult appropriate documentation, visit the forums, or come pay a visit to our IRC developer channel.
  • Enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)