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+This package contains the build2 package manager library.
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+build2 is an open source, cross-platform toolchain for building and packaging
+C++ code. Its aim is a modern build system and package manager for the C++
+language that provide a consistent, out of the box interface across multiple
+platforms and compilers. For more information see:
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+https://build2.org/
+
+This library defines the types and utilities for working with build2 packages.
+In particular, it provides C++ classes as well as the parser and serializer
+implementations that can be used to read, manipulate, and write package and
+repository manifests.
+
+See the NEWS file for the user-visible changes from the previous release.
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+See the LICENSE file for the distribution conditions.
+
+See the INSTALL file for the prerequisites and installation instructions.
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+See the doc/ directory for documentation.
+
+Send questions, bug reports, or any other feedback to the users@build2.org
+mailing list. You can post without subscribing. See https://lists.build2.org
+for searchable archives, posting guidelines, etc.