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+"THE BEERWARE LICENSE" (Revision 42):
+Anatoly Kopyl wrote this code. As long as you retain this 
+notice, you can do whatever you want with this stuff. If we
+meet someday, and you think this stuff is worth it, you can
+buy me a beer in return.