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+NOTICE
+======
+
+This repository is scheduled for removal on or after September 1, 2018.
+Interested parties are encouraged to clone it before that time and step
+up as maintainer.
+
+
 OVERVIEW OF THE LM-SENSORS PACKAGE
 ==================================