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+This is the README file for the AUCTeX distribution.
+
+@quotation
+Copyright (C) 2008 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
+
+Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
+permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice
+and this notice are preserved.
+@end quotation
+
+@chapheading Introduction to @AUCTeX{}
+@end ifset
+
+@ifclear rawfile
+@node Summary
+@chapter Overview of @AUCTeX{}
+@end ifclear
+
+@ifset rawfile
+This file gives a brief overview of what @AUCTeX{} is. It is
+@strong{not} an attempt to document @AUCTeX{}. Real documentation for
+@AUCTeX{} is available in the manual, which should be available as an
+info file after installation.
+@end ifset
+
+@AUCTeX{} is a comprehensive customizable integrated environment for
+writing input files for @TeX{}, @LaTeX{}, @ConTeXt{}, Texinfo, and
+doc@TeX{} using Emacs or XEmacs.
+
+It supports you in the insertion of macros, environments, and sectioning
+commands by providing completion alternatives and prompting for
+parameters. It automatically indents your text as you type it and lets
+you format a whole file at once. The outlining and folding facilities
+provide you with a focused and clean view of your text.
+
+@AUCTeX{} lets you process your source files by running @TeX{} and
+related tools (such as output filters, post processors for generating
+indices and bibliographies, and viewers) from inside Emacs. @AUCTeX{}
+lets you browse through the errors @TeX{} reported, while it moves the
+cursor directly to the reported error, and displays some documentation
+for that particular error. This will even work when the document is
+spread over several files.
+
+One component of @AUCTeX{} that @LaTeX{} users will find attractive is
+@previewlatex{}, a combination of folding and in-source previewing
+that provides true ``What You See Is What You Get'' experience in your
+sourcebuffer, while letting you retain full control.
+@ifset rawfile
+For more information, see further below.
+@end ifset
+
+More detailed information about the features and usage of @AUCTeX{} can
+be found in the
+@ifset rawfile
+@AUCTeX{} manual. You can access it from within Emacs by typing
+@kbd{C-h i d m auctex @key{RET}}. If you prefer the standalone info
+reader, issue the command @code{info auctex} in a terminal.
+@end ifset
+@ifclear rawfile
+remainder of this manual.
+@end ifclear
+
+@AUCTeX{} is written entirely in Emacs Lisp, and hence you can easily
+add new features for your own needs. It is a GNU project and
+distributed under the `GNU General Public License Version 3'.
+
+The most recent version is always available at
+@url{http://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/auctex/}.
+
+WWW users may want to check out the @AUCTeX{} page at
+@url{http://www.gnu.org/software/auctex/}.
+
+For comprehensive information about how to install @AUCTeX{}
+@ifset rawfile
+read the file @file{INSTALL} or @file{INSTALL.windows}, respectively.
+@end ifset
+@ifclear rawfile
+@xref{Installation}, or @ref{Installation under MS Windows},
+respectively.
+@end ifclear
+
+If you are considering upgrading @AUCTeX{}, the recent changes are
+described in
+@ifset rawfile
+the @file{CHANGES} file.
+@end ifset
+@ifclear rawfile
+@ref{Changes}.
+@end ifclear
+
+If you want to discuss @AUCTeX{} with other users or its developers,
+there are several mailing lists you can use.
+
+Send a mail with the subject ``subscribe'' to
+@email{auctex-request@@gnu.org} in order to join the general discussion
+list for @AUCTeX{}. Articles should be sent to @email{auctex@@gnu.org}.
+In a similar way, you can subscribe to the @email{info-auctex@@gnu.org}
+list for just getting important announcements about @AUCTeX{}. The list
+@email{bug-auctex@@gnu.org} is for bug reports which you should usually
+file with the @kbd{M-x TeX-submit-bug-report @key{RET}} command. If you
+want to address the developers of @AUCTeX{} themselves with technical
+issues, they can be found on the discussion list
+@email{auctex-devel@@gnu.org}.