README - add comparison with picpocket

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## Installation
You can get `sxiv.el` from
`sxiv.el` requires [dash.el](https://github.com/magnars/dash.el)
`sxiv.el` requires [dash.el](https://github.com/magnars/dash.el) and an installed sxiv in your $PATH
## Usage
`M-x sxiv` - entry point. Run it in a Dired buffer containing images. Files marked in sxiv will be marked in Dired.
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* What should be the behavior when we open Dired-marked files, then mark files within sxiv?
## Limitations
* Currently falls flat if run in directories with a huge number of images.
* `sxiv-dired-marked-files-p` doesn't work as intended with non '*' markers (e.g. C or D)
## Comparison with picpocket
At a cursory glance, picpocket (v20180914)
* 👍 does not depend on any external programs
* 👎 does not open directories recursively
* 👎 cannot be used to visually mark files in Dired
## Contributions and contact
Feedback and MRs very welcome. 🙂