README: Add notes on configuration file

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Jon Lund Steffensen
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Use the packages provided by your distribution, e.g. for Ubuntu: `apt-get install redshift` or `apt-get install redshift-gtk`. For developers, please see _Building from source_ and _Latest builds from master branch_ below.
**How do I setup a configuration file?**
A configuration file is not required but is useful for saving custom
configurations and manually defining the location in case of issues with the
automatic location provider. An example configuration can be found in
[redshift.conf.sample](redshift.conf.sample).
The configuration file should be saved in the following location depending on
the platform:
- Linux/macOS: `~/.config/redshift.conf`.
- Windows: Put `redshift.conf` in `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\`
(aka `%localappdata%`).
**Where can I find my coordinates to put in the configuration file?**
There are multiple web sites that provide coordinates for map locations, for
@@ -45,13 +59,13 @@ adjustments to the gamma ramp.
Redshift has a brightness adjustment setting but it does not work the way most
people might expect. In fact it is a fake brightness adjustment obtained by
manipulating the gamma ramps which means that it does not reduce the backlight
of the screen. Preferable only use it if your normal backlight adjustment is
of the screen. Preferably only use it if your normal backlight adjustment is
too coarse-grained.
**Why doesn't Redshift work on Wayland (e.g. Fedora 25)?**
The Wayland protocol does not support Redshift. There is currently no way for
Redshift adjust the color temperature in Wayland.
Redshift to adjust the color temperature in Wayland.
**Why doesn't Redshift work on Ubuntu with Mir enabled?**