docs: add mention for braille font issues on Linux (#1080)

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<figcaption><sub>Example using <code>btm --dot_marker</code></sub></figcaption>
</figure>
Another (better) alternative is to install a font that supports braille fonts, and configure your terminal to use it. For example, installing
something like [UBraille](https://yudit.org/download/fonts/UBraille/) or [Iosevka](https://github.com/be5invis/Iosevka)
Another (better) alternative is to install a font that supports braille fonts, and configure your terminal emulator to use it.
For example, installing something like [UBraille](https://yudit.org/download/fonts/UBraille/) or [Iosevka](https://github.com/be5invis/Iosevka)
and ensuring your terminal uses it should work.
### Braille font issues on Linux
See [here](https://github.com/cjbassi/gotop/issues/18) for possible fixes if you're having font issues. Generally, the
problem comes down to you either not having a font that supports the braille markers, or your terminal emulator is not
using the correct font for the braille markers.
If you're still having issues, feel free to open a [discussion](https://github.com/ClementTsang/bottom/discussions/new/)
question about it.
### Installing fonts for Windows Command Prompt/PowerShell
**Note: I would advise backing up your registry beforehand if you aren't sure what you are doing!**