rewrite(how-to/install): sync with upstream

its-miroma · its-miroma · commit a0a9d7f384e4 · 2026-01-28T10:46:56.000+01:00
diff --git a/how-to/install/README.md b/how-to/install/README.md
@@ -20,5 +20,5 @@ Read more [tips regarding server setup](../../about/servers.md).
 {% endhint %}
 
 {% hint style="info" %}
-Are you unable to play Minecraft 1.17 or higher due to hardware limitations? Follow this [tutorial to work around the compatibility issue](https://gist.github.com/Kichura/9fa44010d8ed9e5733d258292e327001), then try again.
+Are you unable to play Minecraft 1.17 or newer due to hardware limitations? Follow this [tutorial to work around the compatibility issue](https://gist.github.com/Kichura/9fa44010d8ed9e5733d258292e327001), then try again.
 {% endhint %}
diff --git a/how-to/install/multimc.md b/how-to/install/multimc.md
@@ -17,15 +17,18 @@ Consider using [Prism Launcher](prism-launcher.md), which has a similar interfac
 1. Download and install [Java 21](https://download.fo/java21)
 2. Download FO's MultiMC pack for your preferred Minecraft version from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases):
 
-   <a class="button primary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v6.6.0-alpha.8/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.5.auto-update.zip">1.21.5</a>
+   <a class="button primary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v12.0.0-alpha.2/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.11.auto-update.zip">1.21.11</a>
+   <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v11.1.0-beta.3/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.10.auto-update.zip">1.21.10</a>
+   <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v10.2.0-beta.4/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.8.auto-update.zip">1.21.8</a>
+   <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v9.1.0/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.5.auto-update.zip">1.21.5</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v6.6.0-alpha.8/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.4.auto-update.zip">1.21.4</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v6.6.0-alpha.8/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.21.1.auto-update.zip">1.21.1</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v5.12.0-beta.11/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.20.6.auto-update.zip">1.20.6</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v4.10.0/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.19.4.auto-update.zip">1.19.4</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v3.12.2/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.18.2.auto-update.zip">1.18.2</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v3.2.3/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.17.1.auto-update.zip">1.17.1</a>
    <a class="button secondary" href="https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases/download/v3.2.3/Fabulously.Optimized.MC.1.16.5.auto-update.zip">1.16.5</a>
-3. If you do not want the latest version, you can find older ones in [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases)
+3. If you do not want the latest version, you can find lower ones in [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/fabulously-optimized/releases)
 4. Open [**MultiMC**](https://multimc.org/)
 5. Drag the `zip` file and drop it inside of MultiMC's window. A window should pop up
 6. Click on <kbd>**OK**</kbd> in that window. Something should happen
@@ -61,8 +64,8 @@ Consider using [Prism Launcher](prism-launcher.md), which has a similar interfac
 2. In [**MultiMC**](https://multimc.org/), click on <kbd>**Add Instance**</kbd>
 3. Click on the <kbd>**Modrinth**</kbd> tab on the left
 4. Click on <kbd>**Fabulously Optimized**</kbd>
-5. If you do not want the latest version of FO, select the version you want from the dropdown
-6. Click on <kbd>**OK**</kbd>. Once installed, something should happen
+5. If you do not want the latest version, select the version you want from the dropdown
+6. Click on <kbd>**OK**</kbd>. Once installed, you should see something
 7. Double-click on the icon. Minecraft should open up
 8. If you can see `Fabulously Optimized` in the bottom-right corner, you're done!
 {% endtab %}
diff --git a/how-to/install/vanilla.md b/how-to/install/vanilla.md
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ If you are concerned by this, you can also install FO manually, or use another [
 {% endtabs %}
 
 {% hint style="warning" %}
-If the installation with the installer fails, or you want a version older than `5.10.3`, you should install FO manually.
+If the installation with the installer fails, or you want a version lower than `5.12.0`, you should install FO manually.
 
 Please report any issues you encounter on [GitHub](https://github.com/Fabulously-Optimized/installer/issues) or on [Discord](https://download.fo/discord).
 {% endhint %}
@@ -90,17 +90,17 @@ Please report any issues you encounter on [GitHub](https://github.com/Fabulously
 {% tab title="Manual" %}
 {% tabs %}
 {% tab title="Minecraft 1.19.4 and above" %}
-1. On macOS and Linux, download and install [Java](https://download.fo/java)
+1. On macOS and Linux, download and install [Java](https://download.fo/java) TODO: what version
 2. Download the [Fabric Installer](https://fabricmc.net/use)
 3. Open the Fabric Installer
-4. Select `version 0.16.12` of the Fabric Loader
+4. Select `version 0.18.1` of the Fabric Loader
 5. Click on <kbd>**Install**</kbd>. You have now installed the Fabric Loader
 6. Open the [**Minecraft Launcher**](https://minecraft.net/en-us/download)
 7. Click on <kbd>**Installations**</kbd>. You should find a new Fabric installation
 8. Click on the <kbd>**📂 Folder**</kbd> button next to the Fabric installation
 9. Open your **browser**
 10. Open the [FO vanilla downloader](https://download.fo/vanilla)
-11. If you do not want the latest version of FO, select the version you want from the dropdown
+11. If you do not want the latest version, select the version you want from the dropdown
 12. Click on the <kbd>**⬇️ Download**</kbd> button. A `zip` file should be downloaded. [What does the `zip` file contain?](vanilla.md#what-does-the-zip-file-contain)
 13. If you get a prompt about popup windows or multiple downloads, please allow them
 14. Extract the `zip` file
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ The `zip` file contains the following:
 11. Click on <kbd>**Additional files**</kbd>. You should find a **MultiMC version**
 12. Click on the <kbd>**three dots**</kbd>, then on <kbd>**Download file**</kbd>. A `zip` file should be downloaded. [What does the `zip` file contain?](vanilla.md#what-does-the-multimc-pack-contain)
 13. Extract the `zip` file. If you see less than 10 mods in it, you have downloaded the wrong version
-14. Go to `Fabulously Optimized x.x.x` > `minecraft`. You should find a `zip` file in there
+14. Go to `Fabulously Optimized *.*.*` > `minecraft`. You should find a `zip` file in there
 15. Extract the `zip` file
 16. Copy all folders from the `zip`'s `minecraft` folder to the `.minecraft` folder you opened in _step 6_. [Why do I need to copy everything over?](vanilla.md#why-do-i-need-to-copy-everything-over)
 17. If you're asked to replace files, replace them
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ The MultiMC `zip` file is a packaged instance for [MultiMC](multimc.md#how-does-
 
 It contains the following:
 
-* `Fabulously Optimized x.y.z/`: A folder containing the MultiMC instance
+* `Fabulously Optimized *.*.*/`: A folder containing the MultiMC instance
   * `minecraft/`: The main folder of FO
     * `config/`: Configuration files to adjust the mods for the best experience
     * `mods/`: The mods included in FO
