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+# Prosody IM Server
+
+## Description
+
+Prosody is a server for Jabber/XMPP written in Lua. It aims to be easy
+to use and light on resources. For developers, it aims to give a
+flexible system on which to rapidly develop added functionality or
+rapidly prototype new protocols.
+
+## Useful links
+
+Homepage: http://prosody.im/
+Download: http://prosody.im/download
+Documentation: http://prosody.im/doc/
+
+Jabber/XMPP Chat:
+ Address:
+ prosody@conference.heavy-horse.co.uk
+ Web interface:
+ http://prosody.im/webchat
+
+Mailing lists:
+ User support and discussion:
+ http://groups.google.com/group/prosody-users
+
+ Development discussion:
+ http://groups.google.com/group/prosody-dev
+
+ Issue tracker changes:
+ http://groups.google.com/group/prosody-issues
+
+## Installation
+
+See the accompanying INSTALL file for help on building Prosody from source. Alternatively
+see our guide at http://prosody.im/install
+
+