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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 htt://nanapro.org/help/index.htm