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 A tiny clipboard application for X.
 
+# Building
+----------
+## Dependencies
+To compile the project you will require:
+ * C99 compatible compiler (GCC is recommended)
+ * UNIX Make
+ * X11
+
+## Compiling
+The project is built using the `make' command. For debug information
+append `DEBUG=1' to the command.
+
 # License
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 This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3