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1 files changed, 4 insertions, 3 deletions
diff --git a/INSTALL.rst b/INSTALL.rst
index b0bf4be..4c02c7b 100644
--- a/INSTALL.rst
+++ b/INSTALL.rst
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ libiconv_
libuuid_
Generate unique IDs
-sqlite3_ or libpq_
+sqlite3_ or libpq_ (optional, but recommented)
Provides a way to store various options and messages archives in a
database. Each user of the gateway can store their own values (for
example their prefered port, or their IRC password). Without this
@@ -47,12 +47,13 @@ udns_ (optional, but recommended)
performances when connecting to a big number of IRC servers at the same
time.
-libbotan_ 2.x (optional)
+libbotan_ 2.x (optional, but recommended)
Provides TLS support. Without it, IRC connections are all made in
plain-text mode.
gcrypt_ (mandatory only if botan is absent)
- Provides the SHA-1 hash function, for the case where Botan is absent.
+ Provides the SHA-1 hash function, for the case where Botan is absent. It
+ does NOT provide any TLS or encryption feature.
systemd_ (optional)
Provides the support for a systemd service of Type=notify. This is useful only