diff --git a/docs/FAQ.txt b/docs/FAQ.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7ecf1471 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/FAQ.txt @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +TOX FAQ +======= + +Contents +======== + +(1). What is Tox? +(2). Where can I get Tox? +(3). Tox +(3.1) Which encryption algorithms does Tox employ? +(3.2) Does Tox have plugin support? +(3.3) I want to contribute to the Tox project. +(3.3.1) I want to be a developer. +(3.3.2) I want to contribute in UI design/sound. +(3.3.3) Are there any other ways I can contribute? +(4). Source +(4.1) Where do I get the Tox source code? +(4.2) How do I compile Tox? + +(5). Community +(5.1) Where can I find the latest Tox thread? +(5.2) Are there any other Tox threads/forums? +=============================================================================== + +(1). What is Tox? +================= +Tox is a free (as in freedom) peer to peer messaging application that aims to +replace skype. + +(2). Where can I get Tox? +======================== +It's not done yet. + +(3). Tox +======= +(3.1). Which encryption algorithms does Tox employ? +-------------------------------------------------- +Tox uses the encryption algorithms present in the NaCl crypto library. + +(3.2). Does Tox have plugin support? +----------------------------------- +Maybe. + +(3.3). I want to contribute to the Tox project. +============================================== +(3.3.1). I want to be a developer. +--------------------------------- +Join the IRC. + +(3.3.2). I want to contribute in UI design/sound. +------------------------------------------------ +Join the IRC. + +(3.3.3). Are there any other ways I can contribute? +-------------------------------------------------- +Testing the application, reporting bugs and requesting features. Don't be +scared to criticize something if you think it is done wrong. + +(4). Source +=========== +(4.1). Where do I get the Tox source code? +----------------------------------------- +The core library: https://github.com/irungentoo/ProjectTox-Core +Some front ends: +(None are in a usable state yet.) + +(4.2). How do I compile Tox? +--------------------------- +You need to build and install libsodium. +Then just cd in the repo and: +mkdir build +cd build +cmake .. +make + +(5). Community +============== +(5.1). Where can I find the latest Tox thread? +--------------------------------------------- + + +(5.2). Are there any other Tox threads/forums? +---------------------------------------------