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@@ -28,9 +28,8 @@ Requirements
 * Apache with mod-rewrite enabled and "Options All" so you can use a local .htaccess file
 * PHP 5.4+.
 * PHP *command line* access with register_argc_argv set to true in the php.ini file
-* curl, gd, mysql, hash and openssl extensions
+* Curl, GD, PDO, MySQLi, hash and OpenSSL extensions
 * some form of email server or email gateway such that PHP mail() works
-* mcrypt (optional; used for server-to-server message encryption)
 * Mysql 5.5.3+ or an equivalant alternative for MySQL (MariaDB, Percona Server etc.)
 * the ability to schedule jobs with cron (Linux/Mac) or Scheduled Tasks (Windows) (Note: other options are presented in Section 7 of this document.)
 * Installation into a top-level domain or sub-domain (without a directory/path component in the URL) is preferred. Directory paths will not be as convenient to use and have not been thoroughly tested.
@@ -69,11 +68,22 @@ Create an empty database and note the access details (hostname, username, passwo
 
 Friendica needs the permission to create and delete fields and tables in its own database.
 
+With newer releases of MySQL (5.7.17 or newer), you might need to set the sql_mode to '' (blank).
+Use this setting when the installer is unable to create all the needed tables due to a timestamp format problem.
+In this case find the [mysqld] section in your my.cnf file and add the line :
+
+    sql_mode = ''
+
+Restart mysql and you should be fine.
+
+
 ###Run the installer
 
 Point your web browser to the new site and follow the instructions.
 Please note any error messages and correct these before continuing.
 
+If you need to specify a port for the connection to the database, you can do so in the host name setting for the database.
+
 *If* the automated installation fails for any reason, check the following:
 
 * Does ".htconfig.php" exist? If not, edit htconfig.php and change the system settings. Rename to .htconfig.php