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+Copyright (C) 2004 by Daniel Stenberg et al
+
+Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its
+documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided
+that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that
+copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting
+documentation, and that the name of M.I.T. not be used in advertising or
+publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific,
+written prior permission.  M.I.T. makes no representations about the
+suitability of this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as is"
+without express or implied warranty.
+