From 58249b1b14cb7c52df9297639057ade891985da2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oj Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:23:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] [FAQ] Initial Add --- faq.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 faq.md diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..010a77a --- /dev/null +++ b/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# OpenAsar FAQ + +### What is an asar? +An asar is a format for [Electron](https://electronjs.org), commonly used for the first part of apps as `app.asar`. Discord's `app.asar` includes various parts like: +- Updater +- Bootstrapping main part of the app +- Some crash and error reporting +- Splash screen + +*OpenAsar* is an open-source alternative / rewrite / etc of Discord's `app.asar` which hopes to bring the various features outlined in the readme. + +### How is this so fast? +The main speed increase (default options) is mostly accidental / coincidental (not intended) as is mostly a side effect of rewriting it. + +### What is Quickstart? +Quickstart skips a few Discord features like the splash screen and waiting for updates in favour of speed. It is currently experimental and not fully recommended for normal use. + +### This didn't speed up Discord that much for me? +If OpenAsar wasn't that much faster (in term of startup time) you likely already have a good PC. OpenAsar speeds up most for lower-end PCs, especially those without an SSD. You might still notice a subtle (~1.25x) difference. \ No newline at end of file