Update instructions to match modern install/build process

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Evan Czaplicki 2014-09-25 11:07:05 -07:00
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## Install
Follow [these instructions][installer] if you just want to use Elm. To build
the compiler from source, run the following commands:
Follow [these instructions][installer] to use Elm on your machine. Be sure to use
the platform specific installers if you are on Mac or Windows. It's way easier!
[installer]: https://github.com/elm-lang/elm-platform/blob/master/README.md#elm-platform
```bash
git clone https://github.com/elm-lang/Elm.git
cd Elm
cabal configure
cabal build
```
## Build from source / Contribute
This will build the compiler in `/dist/build/elm/elm` but it will not be on
your PATH.
Use [this script][build] to build the entire Elm Platform from source: the compiler,
REPL, package manager, and reactor. Be sure to read all the instructions to learn
how the script works and what your workflow will be like.
[build]: https://github.com/elm-lang/elm-platform/blob/master/src/BuildFromSource.hs
## Help
If you are stuck, email
[the list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/elm-discuss)