From f08fa981bf2bc23b390c522b1c15bc6d13b8e55a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: secretmango <78762110+secretmango@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:35:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] README: correct Linux install guide, add needed config change I hope the sharing config will not be needed anymore soon, but for now might be good to add. Also added a general sandbox note but will add better docs for Linux specifically --- README.md | 14 +++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cdfef797f8..3d4edaad60 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ generally adopted into aMule shortly after. ## Installation -aMule ships pre-built binaries for every major desktop. Building from +aMule ships pre-built binaries for every major desktop system. Building from source is also supported. ### Pre-built binaries (recommended) @@ -79,7 +79,9 @@ source is also supported. Download the latest release for your platform from the [Releases page]. Quick start: -* **Linux** — AppImage (any distro) or Flatpak: download, `chmod +x`, run. +* **Linux** + * Flatpak: `flatpak install ./appname.flatpak` + * AppImage: `chmod +x` and run * **macOS** — Universal2 `.dmg`: download, drag to `/Applications`. * **Windows** — choose either the **NSIS installer** `.exe` (Start-menu shortcuts, uninstaller, x64 / ARM64) or the **portable `.zip`** (no install, unzip and run). @@ -110,7 +112,7 @@ on Linux, macOS, and Windows. ## Setting Up aMule comes with reasonable default settings and should be usable as-is. -Two configuration steps are still worth doing on day one. +Three configuration steps are still worth doing on day one. ### Open the ports — get a HighID @@ -121,6 +123,12 @@ guide][network] for details. [HighID]: https://amule-org.github.io/docs/p2p-networks/ed2k/high-id "What is LowID and HighID?" [network]: https://amule-org.github.io/docs/manual/configuration/network-connectivity "Network connectivity" +### Enable Sharing of your files + +If you share files from your device, those won't be accessible to other users until you enable sharing in the security settings. + +Note that depending on the platform you might need to configure the application sandbox to be able to share from some folders. + ### Set bandwidth limits aMule ships with both upload and download caps disabled by default From a6c2e7d55641116673a64b6f7ad6638751bc29c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: secretmango <78762110+secretmango@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:41:28 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] README: only mention bandwidth changes --- README.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3d4edaad60..94cdafe2f5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ on Linux, macOS, and Windows. ## Setting Up aMule comes with reasonable default settings and should be usable as-is. -Three configuration steps are still worth doing on day one. +Two configuration steps are still worth doing on day one. ### Open the ports — get a HighID @@ -123,12 +123,6 @@ guide][network] for details. [HighID]: https://amule-org.github.io/docs/p2p-networks/ed2k/high-id "What is LowID and HighID?" [network]: https://amule-org.github.io/docs/manual/configuration/network-connectivity "Network connectivity" -### Enable Sharing of your files - -If you share files from your device, those won't be accessible to other users until you enable sharing in the security settings. - -Note that depending on the platform you might need to configure the application sandbox to be able to share from some folders. - ### Set bandwidth limits aMule ships with both upload and download caps disabled by default @@ -148,6 +142,8 @@ second** (Mbps). To convert, multiply Mbps by **125**. > downstream and 2 500 kB/s upstream. Set the limits to about > 10 000 down / 2 000 up to stay below the line cap. +You may also want to change the per-slot bandwith limit, to speed up individual up- or downloads. + ## Reporting Bugs If you find a bug or miss a feature, please open an issue on