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What is a README file? Text document referred to as a " readme file ;" contains important information about the installation or usage a of certain software program or software update; may be included with a software installer or installed with an application.

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What is a README file?

Text document referred to as a " readme file ;" contains important information about the installation or usage a of certain software program or software update; may be included with a software installer or installed with an application.

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Updated: January 19, 2009

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What is a README file?↓
Text document referred to as a "readme file;" contains important information about the installation or usage a of certain software program or software update; may be included with a software installer or installed with an application.

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