From a3e2b3b3eaf20d917cc01a0d189dbbf8af0b2a24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ThomasV Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:49:51 +0400 Subject: [PATCH] update readme --- README | 36 +++++++++++------------------------- 1 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/README b/README index 5c0a9fc..ef32cb5 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -3,47 +3,33 @@ Electrum - lightweight Bitcoin client Licence: GNU GPL v3 Author: thomasv@gitorious Language: Python +Homepage: http://ecdsa.org/electrum -Features: -* Encrypted wallet: the file that contains your bitcoins is protected with a password. You are protected from thieves. -* Deterministic key generation: If you lose your wallet, you can recover it from its seed. You are protected from your own mistakes. -* No blockchain download: the client requests blockchain information from a server. No delays, always up-to-date. -* Transactions are signed locally: Your private keys are not shared with the server. You do not have to trust the server with your money. -* Privacy: The server does not know you, it does not store user accounts. You are not tied to a particular server. -* No single point of failure: The server code is open source, anyone can run a server. -* Firewall friendly: The client does not need to open a port, it simply polls the server for updates. -* Open Source: Anyone can audit the code. -* Python. Very compact code, easy to contribute. - - -INSTALL - -To install Electrum, type: +== INSTALL == sudo python setup.py install -RUN +== RUN == To start Electrum in GUI mode, type: electrum +== HELP == -If arguments are passed to the command line, Electrum will run in text mode: - - electrum balance - electrum help - +Up-to-date information and documentation is on the wiki: +https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Electrum -HELP +== HOW OFFICIAL PACKAGES ARE CREATED == -the most up-to-date information is on the wiki: -https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Electrum +python mki18n.py +pyrcc4 icons.qrc -o lib/icons_rc.py +python setup.py sdist --format=zip,gztar -BROWSER CONFIGURATION +== BROWSER CONFIGURATION == see http://ecdsa.org/bitcoin_URIs.html -- 1.7.1