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+* INSTALLATION *
+
+via web
+-------
+To install The Bug Genie, copy this folder to your webserver, and visit the
+subfolder /thebuggenie/index.php in your web-browser.
+
+The installation script will start automatically and guide you through the
+installation process.
+
+
+via command-line (unix/linux only)
+----------------------------------
+You can use the thebuggenie command-line client to install, if you prefer that.
+Run "./tbg_cli" from this folder.
+
+To install:
+    ./tbg_cli install