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+# Nana C++ Library
+
+Nana is a C++ library designed to allow developers to easily create cross-platform GUI applications with modern C++11 style, currently it can work on Linux(X11) and Windows. The nana repository contains the entire source of library, you can browse the source code and submit your pull request for contributing.
+
+## License
+
+Nana is licensed under the [Boost Software License].
+
+[Boost Software License]: http://www.boost.org/LICENSE_1_0.txt
+
+## Support
+
+The best way to get help with Nana library is by visiting http://nanapro.org/help.htm
+
+## Introduction to the Repository
+
+There are two main branches with an infinite lifetime:
+* **master** is the main branch and it is marked as every version release.
+* **develop** is also another main branch where the source code reflects a state with the lastest delivered developement changes for the next release.
+
+Other branches:
+* **features** are used to develop new features for the upcoming or a distant future release. Feature branches are named as 'feature-FEATURENAME'.
+* **hotfix** is meant to prepare for a new release, and fixes some bugs from the corresponding tag on the master branch.