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diff --git a/doc/en/weechat_faq.en.adoc b/doc/en/weechat_faq.en.adoc index 2d2ffb2cd..7c3a61d97 100644 --- a/doc/en/weechat_faq.en.adoc +++ b/doc/en/weechat_faq.en.adoc @@ -86,22 +86,22 @@ https://weechat.org/doc It's common issue, please read carefully and check *ALL* solutions below: -* check that weechat is linked to libncursesw (warning: needed on most - distributions but not all): `ldd /path/to/weechat` -* check that the "charset" plugin is loaded with `/plugin` command (if it is - not, then you probably need the "weechat-plugins" package) -* check the output of command `/charset` (on core buffer). You should see +* Check that weechat is linked to libncursesw (warning: needed on most + distributions but not all): `ldd /path/to/weechat`. +* Check that the "charset" plugin is loaded with `/plugin` command (if it is + not, then you probably need the "weechat-plugins" package). +* Check the output of command `/charset` (on core buffer). You should see _ISO-XXXXXX_ or _UTF-8_ for terminal charset. If you see _ANSI_X3.4-1968_ or other values, your locale is probably wrong (fix your $LANG). -* setup global decode value, for example: - `/set charset.default.decode "ISO-8859-15"` -* if you are using UTF-8 locale: -** check that your terminal is UTF-8 ready (terminal recommended for UTF-8 is - rxvt-unicode) -** if you are using screen, check that it is run with UTF-8 mode - ("`defutf8 on`" in ~/.screenrc or `screen -U` to run screen) -* check that option _weechat.look.eat_newline_glitch_ is off (this option may - cause display bugs) +* Setup global decode value, for example: + `/set charset.default.decode "ISO-8859-15"`. +* If you are using UTF-8 locale: +** Check that your terminal is UTF-8 ready (terminal recommended for UTF-8 is + rxvt-unicode). +** If you are using screen, check that it is run with UTF-8 mode + ("`defutf8 on`" in ~/.screenrc or `screen -U` to run screen). +* Check that option _weechat.look.eat_newline_glitch_ is off (this option may + cause display bugs). [NOTE] UTF-8 locale is recommended for WeeChat. If you're using ISO or other @@ -128,11 +128,11 @@ output of `echo $TERM` in your terminal). Depending on where you launch WeeChat, you should have: -* if WeeChat runs locally or on a remote machine without screen nor tmux, it +* If WeeChat runs locally or on a remote machine without screen nor tmux, it depends on the terminal used: _xterm_, _xterm-256color_, _rxvt-unicode_, _rxvt-256color_, ... -* if WeeChat runs under screen, you should have _screen_ or _screen-256color_, -* if WeeChat runs under tmux, you should have _tmux_, _tmux-256color_, +* If WeeChat runs under screen, you should have _screen_ or _screen-256color_. +* If WeeChat runs under tmux, you should have _tmux_, _tmux-256color_, _screen_ or _screen-256color_. If needed, fix your TERM variable: `export TERM="xxx"`. @@ -446,11 +446,11 @@ You can just disable bracketed paste mode: If you're using some terminals like xterm or uxterm, some meta keys does not work by default. You can add a line in file _~/.Xresources_: -* for xterm: +* For xterm: ---- XTerm*metaSendsEscape: true ---- -* for uxterm: +* For uxterm: ---- UXTerm*metaSendsEscape: true ---- @@ -807,45 +807,45 @@ You can, but this is *NOT* recommended. Command `/set` in WeeChat is recommended: -* you can complete value with the Tab key -* the value is checked, a message is displayed in case of error -* the value is used immediately, you don't need to restart anything +* You can complete value with the Tab key. +* The value is checked, a message is displayed in case of error. +* The value is used immediately, you don't need to restart anything. If you still want to edit files by hand, you should be careful: -* if you put an invalid value for an option, WeeChat will display an error - on load and discard the value (the default value for option will be used) -* if WeeChat is running, you'll have to issue the command `/reload`, and if - some settings were changed but not saved with `/save`, you will lose them +* If you put an invalid value for an option, WeeChat will display an error + on load and discard the value (the default value for option will be used). +* If WeeChat is running, you'll have to issue the command `/reload`, and if + some settings were changed but not saved with `/save`, you will lose them. [[memory_usage]] === How can I tweak WeeChat to consume less memory? You can try following tips to consume less memory: -* use the latest stable version (it is supposed to have less memory leaks than - older versions) -* do not load some plugins if you don't use them, for example: aspell, fifo, - logger, perl, python, ruby, lua, tcl, guile, javascript, xfer (used for DCC) -* load only scripts that you really need -* do not load certificates if SSL is *NOT* used: set empty string in option - _weechat.network.gnutls_ca_file_ -* reduce value of option _weechat.history.max_buffer_lines_number_ or set value - of option _weechat.history.max_buffer_lines_minutes_ -* reduce value of option _weechat.history.max_commands_ +* Use the latest stable version (it is supposed to have less memory leaks than + older versions). +* Do not load some plugins if you don't use them, for example: aspell, fifo, + logger, perl, python, ruby, lua, tcl, guile, javascript, xfer (used for DCC). +* Load only scripts that you really need. +* Do not load certificates if SSL is *NOT* used: set empty string in option + _weechat.network.gnutls_ca_file_. +* Reduce value of option _weechat.history.max_buffer_lines_number_ or set value + of option _weechat.history.max_buffer_lines_minutes_. +* Reduce value of option _weechat.history.max_commands_. [[cpu_usage]] === How can I tweak WeeChat to use less CPU? You can follow same tips as for <<memory_usage,memory>>, and these ones: -* hide "nicklist" bar: `/bar hide nicklist` -* remove display of seconds in status bar time: - `/set weechat.look.item_time_format "%H:%M"` (this is the default value) -* disable real time check of misspelled words in command line (if you enabled it): - `/set aspell.check.real_time off` -* set the _TZ_ variable (for example: `export TZ="Europe/Paris"`), to prevent - frequent access to file _/etc/localtime_ +* Hide "nicklist" bar: `/bar hide nicklist`. +* Remove display of seconds in status bar time: + `/set weechat.look.item_time_format "%H:%M"` (this is the default value). +* Disable real time check of misspelled words in command line (if you enabled it): + `/set aspell.check.real_time off`. +* Set the _TZ_ variable (for example: `export TZ="Europe/Paris"`), to prevent + frequent access to file _/etc/localtime_. [[security]] === I am paranoid about security, which settings could I change to be even more secure? |