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@@ -4,22 +4,31 @@ Pruning nodes use a lightweight database to store address histories.
 Only unspent coins are kept in that database; spent outputs are
 pruned.
 
-
+As of November 2013 all public servers operate this way.
+Please see HOWTO.md for more detailled information. The following is a 
+short outline:
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-1. patch and compile bitcoind.
+1. Run bitcoind.
 
-Install version 0.8 or equivalent.
-Patch it with the patch distributed with Electrum.
+Install version 0.8.5 or higher.
+There is no need to patch bitcoind anymore.
+You need to run it with the config option txindex=1 .
+If you have not previously done so, you may need to reindex the bitcoind blockchain
 
 Note: Even though Electrum's database uses pruning, you cannot use it
-with a pruning bitcoind. A full bitcoin node is required in order to
-know for each address if it has been used. Pruning occurs only at the
-level of the Electrum database.
+with a ultra-pruning bitcoind (forthcoming in 0.9 or later).
+A full bitcoin node is required in order to know for each address 
+if it has been used. Pruning occurs only at the level of the Electrum database.
 
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 2. Install python-leveldb: 
 
+Starting at Ubuntu 12.10 you can use apt to install leveldb. If you 
+rather stay on 12.04 LTS you can use the backport and add 
+"deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu precise-backports main restricted universe"
+to your sources file. Install the package with: 
+
 sudo apt-get install python-leveldb
 
 alternatively build yourself, see
@@ -59,7 +68,8 @@ _________________________________
 5. enjoy!
 
 Once the server is synchronized, it will listen to ports, and the
-normal way to stop it is to type: ./server.py stop
+normal way to stop it is to use the 'stop' script. This script will
+wait until the database is closed.
 
 Other commands are available: