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 Math.NET Numerics Authors
 =========================
+
+* [Marcus Cuda](http://www.cuda.net/): @cuda
+* [Jurgen Van Gael](http://mlg.eng.cam.ac.uk/jurgen/): @jvangael
+* [Christoph Rüegg](http://christoph.ruegg.name/): @cdrnet
+
+Other dnAnalytics Contributors
+------------------------------
+
+* Patrick van der Valde
+
+Other Math.NET Iridium Contributors
+-----------------------------------
+
+* [Joannès Vermorel](http://www.vermorel.com/)
+* Matthew Kitchin
+* Rana Ian
+* Andrew Kurochka
+* Thaddaeus Parker
+
+ALGLIB Contributors
+-------------------
+
+* [Sergey Bochkanov](http://www.alglib.net/)
+
+Boost Contributors
+------------------
+
+* John Maddock
+
+Cephes Math Library Contributors
+--------------------------------
+
+* Stephen L. Moshier
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 Math.NET Numerics License (MIT/X11)
 ===================================
 
-Copyright (c) 2009 Math.NET
+Copyright (c) 2002-2011 Math.NET
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person
 obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation
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 Math.NET Numerics
 =================
+
+Math.NET Numerics is an opensource numerical library for the .Net Framework and Mono.
+
+Math.NET Numerics is the numerical foundation of the Math.NET project, aiming to provide methods and algorithms for numerical computations in science, engineering and every day use. Covered topics include special functions, linear algebra, probability models, random numbers, interpolation, integral transforms and more.
+
+Math.NET Numerics is thr result of merging [dnAnalytics](http://dnanalytics.codeplex.com/) with [Math.NET Iridium](http://www.mathdotnet.com/Iridium.aspx) and is intended to replace both. It targets Microsoft .Net 4.0, Silverlight 4 and Mono, and in addition to purely managed implementations will also support native hardware optimization.
+
+Math.NET Numerics is covered under the terms of the [MIT/X11](http://mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com/license). You may therefore link to it and use it in both opensource and proprietary software projects. See also COPYRIGHT.markdown.
+
+Quick Links
+-----------
+
+* Project Website: [numerics.mathdotnet.com](http://numerics.mathdotnet.com)
+* User Guide & Blog: [temporary address](http://mathnet.squarespace.com), will be merged with and using the project website domain in the future
+* Source Code: [github.com/mathnet](http://github.com/mathnet/mathnet-numerics)
+* Downloads: [mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com](http://mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com/releases/)
+* Discussions: [mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com](http://mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com/discussions)
+* Issue Tracker: [mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com](http://mathnetnumerics.codeplex.com/workitem/list/advanced)
+* Ideas & Feedback: [feedback.mathdotnet.com](http://feedback.mathdotnet.com)
+* Twitter: [@MathNetNumerics](http://twitter.com/MathNetNumerics)
+
+Team & Contributors
+-------------------
+
+* [Marcus Cuda](http://www.cuda.net/): @cuda
+* [Jurgen Van Gael](http://mlg.eng.cam.ac.uk/jurgen/): @jvangael
+* [Christoph Rüegg](http://christoph.ruegg.name/): @cdrnet
+
+Other dnAnalytics Contributors:
+
+* Patrick van der Valde
+
+Other Math.NET Iridium Contributors:
+
+* [Joannès Vermorel](http://www.vermorel.com/)
+* Matthew Kitchin
+* Rana Ian
+* Andrew Kurochka
+* Thaddaeus Parker
+
+ALGLIB Contributors:
+
+* [Sergey Bochkanov](http://www.alglib.net/)
+
+Boost Contributors:
+
+* John Maddock
+
+Cephes Math Library Contributors:
+
+* Stephen L. Moshier
+
+See also AUTHORS.markdown
+