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+
+To install:
+
+ perl Makefile.PL
+
+to construct the Makefile, then
+
+ make test
+
+to test the package. If it fails any tests, please send me the output
+of `make test' and `perl -V'. I'll tell you whether it is safe to go
+ahead, or I'll provide a fix.
+
+If it passes the tests, use
+
+ make install
+
+to install it.
+
+Detailed documentation is at the bottom of the lib/Text/Template.pm
+file. You may be able to view it with the following command:
+
+ perldoc Text::Template
+
+Or:
+
+ perldoc lib/Text/Template.pm
+
+If you have problems, send me mail:
+
+mjd-perl-template+@plover.com