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+This is the core source code repository for the Vanadium project.
+
+For documentation about how to install and use Vanadium,
+visit http://v.io in your web browser.
+
+Unless otherwise noted, the Vanadium source files are distributed
+under the BSD-style license found in the LICENSE file.