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+This is GNU social, a free software, decentralized social network,
+based on StatusNet.
+
+Developers
+==========
+
+Matt Lee
+Rob Myers
+Sean Corbett
+Steve DuBois
+Mike Sheldon
+
+With help from
+==============
+
+Bradley M. Kuhn
+
+Special help from
+=================
+
+Craig Andrews
+