From 920f6b20e35728dea7626b22851cffa584a986fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: championshuttler Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:14:13 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Bug 1522085 - Add info unicode characters break './mach bootstrap'. r=Ola Add info unicode characters break "./mach bootstrap" Differential Revision: https://phabricator.services.mozilla.com/D17779 --HG-- extra : moz-landing-system : lando --- devtools/docs/getting-started/build.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/devtools/docs/getting-started/build.md b/devtools/docs/getting-started/build.md index db6e37f5be56..017fd81c3753 100644 --- a/devtools/docs/getting-started/build.md +++ b/devtools/docs/getting-started/build.md @@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ Try building Firefox and downloading dependencies by running the following comma This script might ask you questions, so it's recommended to keep an eye on the terminal while it's running—otherwise it will never finish! +*Please note, when you are prompted for your name and add unicode characters this can crash the process. The workaround here is to use ascii-friendly characters and later on edit your `~/.hgrc` file manually to use the unicode characters in your name.* + After it finishes, you might be asked to add some lines to a `mozconfig` file. Create this file in the repository folder (i.e. in `~/mozilla-central`), then add the lines. Then run this: