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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:47:54 +0100

author: Michael Schloh von Bennewitz <michael@schloh.com>
date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:47:54 +0100
changeset 3: 9ef86889b920
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Import FDL license text for use in lectures and other documents.

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