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+Finit Examples
+==============
+
+This section provides configuration examples and helpful tools to
+install and try out Finit on various Linux distributions.
+
+* [Alpine](alpine/)
+* [Debian](debian/)
+
+If you have ideas on how to simplify, extend, or even add new example
+configurations for other distributions you are most welcome! :)
+