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Add notes on Windows support, reshuffle download links #36

Closed micolous closed 8 years ago

micolous commented 8 years ago

I've added some notes on using mosh on Windows, as there is a common misconception that mosh does not work at all on Windows, and this creates a lot of noise (see mobile-shell/mosh#293). Instead, these users should be directed to the Chrome version of mosh, because this is the easiest to install.

I have noted that pointing to the Chrome version of mosh for Windows users is intentional.

If I recall correctly, the Cygwin version had some strange terminal limitations.

In the process I noticed some of the rows for download links had overflowed, and I took the opportunity to reorder them into logical groups.

cgull commented 8 years ago

Cygwin is more difficult to use, but there's still some reasons to use it. See #37. I think that goes nicely with your Windows instructions. I think moving the common client platforms (OS X, Windows, Chrome, Android) to the top of the install instructions makes some sense, but that de-emphasizes Linux's status as the first-class platform. Opinions?

keithw commented 8 years ago

(I don't have a strong opinion here on where to put Linux vs. the other ones.)

micolous commented 8 years ago

The additions in #37 look good to me. I knew there was something to it, it's just been a long while since I ran the Cygwin version.

As for rearranging, while I see your point about emphasising platforms without package managers or without packages called "mosh" (though arguably Chrome's is "discoverable"), I am concerned about emphasising platforms without support for both the client and the server.

Ta!