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+What is it ?
+------------
+
+unac is a C library that removes accents from characters, regardless
+of the character set (ISO-8859-15, ISO-CELTIC, KOI8-RU...) as long as
+iconv(3) is able to convert it into UTF-16 (Unicode). For instance
+the string été will become ete. It provides a command line interface
+(unaccent) that removes accents from an input flow or a string given
+in argument. When using the library function or the command, the
+charset of the input must be specified. The input is converted to
+UTF-16 using iconv(3), accents are removed and the result is converted
+back to the original charset. The iconv -l command on GNU/Linux will
+show all charset supported.
+
+Where is the documentation ?
+----------------------------
+
+The manual page of the unaccent command : man unaccent.
+The manual page of the unac library : man unac.
+
+How to install it ?
+-------------------
+
+For OS that are not GNU/Linux we recommend to use the iconv library
+provided by Bruno Haible <haible@ilog.fr> at
+ftp://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/libiconv/libiconv-1.8.tar.gz.
+
+./configure [--with-iconv=/my/local]
+
+make all
+
+make check
+
+make install
+
+How to link with unac ?
+-------------------------
+
+Assuming you've installed unac in the /usr/local directory use something
+similar to the following:
+
+In the sources:
+...
+#include <unac.h>
+...
+
+On the command line:
+
+cc -I/usr/local/include -o prog prog.cc -L/usr/local/lib -lunac
+
+Where can I download it ?
+-------------------------
+The main distribution site is http://www.senga.org/unac/.
+
+What is the license ?
+---------------------
+unac is distributed under the GNU GPL, as found at
+http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt. Unicode data files are
+under the following license, which is compatible with the
+GNU GPL:
+
+http://www.unicode.org/Public/3.2-Update/UnicodeData-3.2.0.html#UCD_Terms
+UCD Terms of Use
+
+Disclaimer
+
+The Unicode Character Database is provided as is by Unicode, Inc. No
+claims are made as to fitness for any particular purpose. No
+warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. The recipient agrees
+to determine applicability of information provided. If this file has
+been purchased on magnetic or optical media from Unicode, Inc., the
+sole remedy for any claim will be exchange of defective media within
+90 days of receipt.
+
+This disclaimer is applicable for all other data files accompanying
+the Unicode Character Database, some of which have been compiled by
+the Unicode Consortium, and some of which have been supplied by other
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+
+Recipient is granted the right to make copies in any form for internal
+distribution and to freely use the information supplied in the
+creation of products supporting the Unicode(TM) Standard. The files
+in the Unicode Character Database can be redistributed to third
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+this notice and the disclaimer notice are retained. Information can
+be extracted from these files and used in documentation or programs,
+as long as there is an accompanying notice indicating the source.
+
+Loic Dachary
+loic@senga.org
+http://www.senga.org/