From 60df28d764c7515d87c415f241d49794a9cf4836 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: apiraino Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:53:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Remove outdated installation info about Rustup on Windows --- src/infra/other-installation-methods.md | 9 +++------ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/infra/other-installation-methods.md b/src/infra/other-installation-methods.md index d80a6d58c..f192da9e0 100644 --- a/src/infra/other-installation-methods.md +++ b/src/infra/other-installation-methods.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ want to install Rust in the most straightforward, recommended way, then follow the instructions on the main [installation page]. That page describes installation via [`rustup`], a tool that manages multiple -Rust toolchains in a consistent way across all platforms Rust supports. Why +Rust toolchains in a consistent way across all platforms Rust supports (see [`rustup` documentation][rustup-docs]). Why might one _not_ want to install using those instructions? - Offline installation. `rustup` downloads components from the internet on @@ -31,11 +31,6 @@ might one _not_ want to install using those instructions? - Validating signatures. Although `rustup` performs its downloads over HTTPS, the only way to verify the signatures of Rust installers today is to do so manually with the standalone installers. -- GUI installation and integration with "Add/Remove Programs" on Windows. - `rustup` runs in the console and does not register its installation like - typical Windows programs. If you prefer a more typical GUI installation on - Windows there are standalone `.msi` installers. In the future `rustup` will - also have a GUI installer on Windows. Rust's platform support is defined in [three tiers], which correspond closely with the installation methods available: in general, the Rust project provides @@ -45,6 +40,8 @@ available, not the compiler itself; that is, they are cross-compilation targets only; Rust code can run on those platforms, but they do not run the compiler itself. Such targets can be installed with the `rustup target add` command. +[rustup-docs]: https://rust-lang.github.io/rustup/ + ## Other ways to install `rustup`