--- rxvt-unicode/README.FAQ	2006/01/28 22:16:58	1.33
+++ rxvt-unicode/README.FAQ	2006/01/30 22:49:30	1.34
@@ -39,6 +39,64 @@
 
            URxvt.searchable-scrollback: CM-s
 
+    Why doesn't rxvt-unicode read my resources?
+        Well, why, indeed? It does, in a way very similar to other X
+        applications. Most importantly, this means that if you or your OS
+        loads resources into the X display (the right way to do it),
+        rxvt-unicode will ignore any resource files in your home directory.
+        It will only read $HOME/.Xdefaults when no resources are attached to
+        the display.
+
+        If you have or use an $HOME/.Xresources file, chances are that
+        resources are loaded into your X-server. In this case, you have to
+        re-login after every change (or run xrdb -merge $HOME/.Xresources).
+
+        Also consider the form resources have to use:
+
+          URxvt.resource: value
+
+        If you want to use another form (there are lots of different ways of
+        specifying resources), make sure you understand wether and why it
+        works. If unsure, use the form above.
+
+    I can't get transparency working, what am I doing wrong?
+        First of all, transparency isn't officially supported in
+        rxvt-unicode, so you are mostly on your own. Do not bug the author
+        about it (but you may bug everybody else). Also, if you can't get it
+        working consider it a rite of passage, and you failed.
+
+        Here are three ways to get transparency. Do read the manpage and
+        option descriptions for the programs mentioned and rxvt-unicode.
+        Really, do it!
+
+        1. Use inheritPixmap:
+
+           Esetroot wallpaper.jpg
+           rxvt -ip -tint red -sh 40
+
+        That works. If you think it doesn't, you lack transparency and
+        tinting support, or you are unable to read.
+
+        2. Use a simple pixmap and emulate pseudo-transparency. This enables
+        you to use effects other than tinting and shading: Just
+        shade/tint/whatever your picture with gimp:
+
+           convert wallpaper.jpg -blur 20x20 -modulate 30 background.xpm
+           rxvt -pixmap background.xpm -pe automove-background
+
+        That works. If you think it doesn't, you lack XPM and Perl support,
+        or you are unable to read.
+
+        3. Use an ARGB visual:
+
+           rxvt -depth 432 -fg grey90 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/c000
+
+        This requires XFT support, and support form your X-server. If that
+        doesn't work for you, blame Xorg and Keith Packard. ARGB visuals
+        aren't there yet, no matter what they claim. Rxvt-Unicode contains
+        the neccessary bugfixes and workarounds for Xft and Xlib to make it
+        work.
+
     Isn't rxvt supposed to be small? Don't all those features bloat?
         I often get asked about this, and I think, no, they didn't cause
         extra bloat. If you compare a minimal rxvt and a minimal urxvt, you