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+== MediaWiki ==
+
+MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki software package written in PHP. It
+serves as the platform for Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, used
+by hundreds of millions of people each month. MediaWiki is localised in over
+350 languages and its reliability and robust feature set have earned it a large
+and vibrant community of third-party users and developers.
+
+MediaWiki is:
+
+* feature-rich and extensible, both on-wiki and with hundreds of extensions;
+* scalable and suitable for both small and large sites;
+* simple to install, working on most hardware/software combinations; and
+* available in your language.
+
+For system requirements, installation, and upgrade details, see the files
+RELEASE-NOTES, INSTALL, and UPGRADE.
+
+* Ready to get started?
+** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Download
+* Looking for the technical manual?
+** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Contents
+* Seeking help from a person?
+** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Communication
+* Looking to file a bug report or a feature request?
+** https://bugs.mediawiki.org/
+* Interested in helping out?
+** https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/How_to_contribute
+
+MediaWiki is the result of global collaboration and cooperation. The CREDITS
+file lists technical contributors to the project. The COPYING file explains
+MediaWiki's copyright and license (GNU General Public License, version 2 or
+later). Many thanks to the Wikimedia community for testing and suggestions.