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+Arduino Libraries
+=================
+
+This distribution contains a bunch of libraries and example applications
+that I have made for Arduino, covering a variety of tasks from blinking LED's
+to LCD's and RTC-based alarm clocks.  They are distributed under the
+terms of the MIT license.
+
+The [documentation](http://rweather.github.com/arduinolibs/index.html)
+contains more information on the libraries and examples.
+
+For more information on these libraries, to report bugs, or to suggest
+improvements, please contact the author Rhys Weatherley via
+[email](mailto:rhys.weatherley@gmail.com).
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 \mainpage
 
-Utility libraries for enhanced use of standard Arduino main boards
-and shields.
+This distribution contains a bunch of libraries and example applications
+that I have made for Arduino, covering a variety of tasks from blinking LED's
+to LCD's and RTC-based alarm clocks.  They are distributed under the
+terms of the MIT license, with the source code available from
+<a href="https://github.com/rweather/arduinolibs">github</a>.
+
+For more information on these libraries, to report bugs, or to suggest
+improvements, please contact the author Rhys Weatherley via
+<a href="mailto:rhys.weatherley@gmail.com">email</a>.
 
 \section main_LCD Freetronics LCD Shield