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+# Scorpius : a simple Gemini viewer with Gtk
+
+## Requirement:
+
+* Gtk+3
+* gcc
+* make
+* only tested on Linux (manjaro), it could work on other distros and OS but there is no warranty
+
+## Build:
+
+Simply run `make`, your build is in `build/debug`.
+
+## Licence
+
+GPLv3