diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6ff6cf1b40c0ecc9bb7fcd7e9259b26ae97ea71b..9946aeb3d85e6c3715b57f9347d10ccdc4edb244 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,10 +18,21 @@ easy to setup and use. The best part is, it's completely free. Installation ------------ -Download the -[source](./zipball/master) from -the GitHub page. Follow the instructions for installation on the osTicket -[wiki](http://osticket.com/wiki/Installation). +osTicket now supports bleeding-edge installations. The easiest way to +install the software and track updates is to clone the public repository. +Create a folder on you web server (using whatever method makes sense for +you) and cd into it. Then clone the repository (the folder must be empty!): + + git clone https://github.com/osTicket/osTicket-1.7 . + +osTicket uses the git flow development model, so you’ll need to switch to +the develop branch in order to see the bleeding-edge feature additions. + + git checkout develop + +Follow the usual install instructions (beginning from Manual Installation +above), except, don't delete the setup/ folder. For this reason, such an +installation is not recommended for a public-facing support system. Help ----