Merge pull request #113 from taylorhakes/readme-sudo

Change default command to not recommend sudo
keithwhor · Jan 18, 2016 · 0afecca · 0afecca
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diff --git a/LEARN.md b/LEARN.md
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ To begin your project, first install the latest version of Node (4.x) from
 terminal and run:
 
 ```
-sudo npm install nodal -g
+npm install nodal -g
 ```
-
+(If you get an error, run `sudo npm install nodal -g` or fix permissions permanently by <a href="https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/fixing-npm-permissions" target="_blank">following these directions</a>)
 It will take a few seconds to finish. At this point, you have the Nodal
 command line tools available and you can really get started!
 

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -44,7 +44,8 @@ wherever you please.
 Getting started with Nodal is easy.
 
 1. Download and install the newest Node 5.x version from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org)
-2. Open terminal, and type `sudo npm install nodal -g`.
+2. Open terminal, and type `npm install nodal -g`.
+(If you get an error, run `sudo npm install nodal -g` or fix permissions permanently by <a href="https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/fixing-npm-permissions" target="_blank">following these directions</a>)
 3. Using your terminal, visit your projects folder. Perhaps with `cd ~`.
 4. Run `nodal new`.
 5. Follow the on screen instructions, enter your new project directory and type `nodal s`.