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+   You can adapt this file completely to your liking, but it should at least
+   contain the root `toctree` directive.
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+Welcome to OpenLP's documentation
+==================================
+
+Contents:
+
+.. toctree::
+   :maxdepth: 2
+
+   introduction
+
+Indices and tables
+==================
+
+* :ref:`genindex`
+* :ref:`modindex`
+* :ref:`search`
+

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+=============
+Introduction
+=============
+
+About
+-----
+
+OpenLP is an open source lyrics projection application developed specifically
+for churches. It is licensed under the GNU Generic Public License, which means
+that it is free to use and distribute, and it stays free.
+
+Lyrics Projection
+-----------------
+
+OpenLP's purpose is to project the lyrics of songs and Bible verses using a 
+computer and a data projector. OpenLP also has the ability to project videos, 
+images, and also play audio. OpenLP also is highly customizable providing users 
+with the ability to set up a wide variety of themes, including themes with 
+video backgrounds.
+
+Open Source
+-----------
+
+OpenLP is open source software. This means that the source code (the 
+programming instructions the developers write) is open to anyone who wants to 
+look at it. This gives you, the end user, a few freedoms.
+
+From a developer's perspective, it gives you the freedom to inspect the code 
+and make sure that it is not malicious. Also, it gives you the freedom to 
+change the code and the freedom to "fork" the project and make it your own.
+
+For end users open source software gives you the freedom to use software as 
+you wish. You are not required to pay for the software and you are free to 
+make copies and distribute it to anyone you want.
+
+GNU General Public License
+--------------------------
+
+The GNU General Public License was specifically chosen because it ensures the 
+above mentioned freedoms. It specifically states that you are not allowed 
+to charge for the software, and that you have to distribute the source code as 
+well.
+
+You can find a copy of the GNU General Public License from the Help menu 
+selecting about OpenLP or on-line 
+at: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.txt