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+Maintainer and Author:
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+    K. Lange
+
+Major Contributors:
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+    Mike Gerow
+    Dale Weiler
+    Matt White
+    Markus Schober
+
+Other Contributors:
+
+    Adam DiCarlo
+    David Hayman
+    Fabien Siron
+    Gil Mendes
+    Ivailo Monev
+    Josh Kilmer
+    Lioncash
+    Noah Rosamilia
+    Ofek
+    Patrick Lucas
+    Peter Harliman Liem
+    Shawn Anastasio
+    Steve Jenson
+    Tianyi Wang
+    Tyler Bindon