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+# Wagtail CMS
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+Wagtail is a Django content management system focused on flexibility and user experience. Find out more at [wagtail.io/](http://wagtail.io/) or use the instructions at [torchbox.github.io/wagtail/](http://torchbox.github.io/wagtail/) to get started.
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+If you're a Python or Django developer, fork the repo and get stuck in! We're keen to foster a development community and we welcome all your pull requests.
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-Wagtail CMS
-===============
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-Wagtail is a new Django Content Management System from Torchbox Ltd, find out more about it here: http://wagtail.io/
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-If you're a Python or Django developer, fork the repo and get stuck in. We're keen to foster a development community and we welcome all your pull requests.