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+For the most current version of Boost libraries and documentation, see:
+
+   http://www.boost.org
+
+Boost documentation is in HTML format.
+
+The highest level directory (which contains this README file) should have a file index.htm
+with links to all documentation.  When viewing index.htm with a web browser, follow the
+"Libraries" link on the navigation bar for information on building boost libraries for
+your particular compiler and operating system.
+