Big rewrite

README.md

@@ -13,6 +13,39 @@ A Python web application for adding custom text to TV station and network logos.
 
 ## Quick Start
 
+### Using Python Directly
+
+If you prefer to run the application without Docker:
+
+1. **Clone the repository (or download the files):**
+   ```bash
+   git clone <repository-url>
+   cd logo-txt
+   ```
+
+2. **Install Python dependencies:**
+   ```bash
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+   
+   Or with a virtual environment (recommended):
+   ```bash
+   python3 -m venv venv
+   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+3. **Run the application:**
+   ```bash
+   python app.py
+   ```
+
+4. **Access the application:**
+   Open your browser and navigate to `http://localhost:5001`
+
+5. **Stop the application:**
+   Press `Ctrl+C` in the terminal
+
 ### Using Docker Compose (Recommended)
 
 1. **Create a `docker-compose.yml` file:**