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authorConor O'Callaghan <ivernus@users.noreply.github.com>2017-09-21 12:26:43 +0100
committerGitHub <noreply@github.com>2017-09-21 12:26:43 +0100
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@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ Summary
=======
**Glances** is a cross-platform monitoring tool which aims to present a
-maximum of information in a minimum of space through a curses or Web
-based interface. It can adapt dynamically the displayed information
-depending on the user interface size.
+large amount of monitoring information through a curses or Web
+based interface. The information dynamically adapts depending on the
+size of the user interface.
.. image:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nicolargo/glances/develop/docs/_static/glances-summary.png
@@ -81,24 +81,24 @@ Optional dependencies:
*Note for Python 2.6 users*
-Since version 2.7, Glances no longer support Python 2.6. Please upgrade
-to at least Python 2.7/3.3+ or downgrade to Glances 2.6.2 (latest version
+Glances no longer supports Python 2.6. Please upgrade
+to a minimum Python version of 2.7/3.3+ or downgrade to Glances 2.6.2 (last version
with Python 2.6 support).
*Note for CentOS Linux 6 and 7 users*
-Python 2.7, 3.3 and 3.4 are now available via SCLs. See:
+Python 2.7, 3.3 and 3.4 are now available via SCL repositories. See:
https://lists.centos.org/pipermail/centos-announce/2015-December/021555.html.
Installation
============
-Several method to test/install Glances on your system. Choose your weapon !
+There are several methods to test/install Glances on your system. Choose your weapon!
Glances Auto Install script: the total way
------------------------------------------
-To install both dependencies and latest Glances production ready version
+To install both dependencies and the latest Glances production ready version
(aka *master* branch), just enter the following command line:
.. code-block:: console
@@ -111,13 +111,13 @@ or
wget -O- https://bit.ly/glances | /bin/bash
-*Note*: Only supported on some GNU/Linux distributions. If you want to
+*Note*: This is only supported on some GNU/Linux distributions. If you want to
support other distributions, please contribute to `glancesautoinstall`_.
PyPI: The simple way
--------------------
-Glances is on ``PyPI``. By using PyPI, you are sure to have the latest
+Glances is on ``PyPI``. By using PyPI, you will be using the latest
stable version.
To install, simply use ``pip``:
@@ -158,9 +158,9 @@ If you need to install Glances in a specific user location, use:
Docker: the funny way
---------------------
-A Glances container is available. It will include the latest development
-HEAD version. You can use it to monitor your server and all your others
-containers !
+A Glances container is available. It includes the latest development
+HEAD version. You can use it to monitor your server and all your other
+containers!
Get the Glances container:
@@ -204,7 +204,8 @@ GNU/Linux
`Glances` is available on many Linux distributions, so you should be
able to install it using your favorite package manager. Be aware that
-Glances may not be the latest one using this method.
+when you use this method the operating system package for `Glances`
+may not be the latest version.
FreeBSD
-------
@@ -246,7 +247,7 @@ Windows
-------
Install `Python`_ for Windows (Python 2.7.9+ and 3.4+ ship with pip) and
-then just:
+then run the following command:
.. code-block:: console
@@ -256,7 +257,7 @@ Android
-------
You need a rooted device and the `Termux`_ application (available on the
-Google Store).
+Google Play Store).
Start Termux on your device and enter: