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This package was debianized by David D Lowe
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David D Lowe <DavidDLowe.flimm@gmail.com>
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© 2007 Erlend Davidson <Erlend.Davidson@gmail.com>
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© 2009 David D Lowe <DavidDLowe.flimm@gmail.com>
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