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[Fix for issue #94] Update README.md on how to enable modules in GO #95

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Expand Up @@ -64,6 +64,19 @@ Run `bootdev --version` on your command line to make sure the installation worke

**Optional troubleshooting:**

If you are getting the below error upon running the `go install github.com/bootdotdev/bootdev@latest` command:

```
# Example of Module Error
go install github.com/bootdotdev/bootdev@latest
go: modules disabled by GO111MODULE=off; see 'go help modules'
```
Please enable modules and re-run the install command:
```
# Enable Modules
export GO111MODULE=on
```

If you're getting a "command not found" error for `bootdev help`, it's most likely because the directory containing the `bootdev` program isn't in your [`PATH`](https://opensource.com/article/17/6/set-path-linux). You need to add the directory to your `PATH` by modifying your shell's configuration file. You probably need to add `$HOME/go/bin` (the default `GOBIN` directory where `go` installs programs) to your `PATH`:

```bash
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