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+Copyright (C) 1985, 1990 Regents of the University of California.
+
+Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this
+software and its documentation for any purpose and without
+fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright
+notice appear in all copies.  The University of California
+makes no representations about the suitability of this
+software for any purpose.  It is provided "as is" without
+express or implied warranty.  Export of this software outside
+of the United States of America may require an export license.