NFC: Convert txt to md file type

[mrmundt]

Fixes #2630

Summary/Motivation:

We have been using .txt files because of historical purposes; this is no longer standard practice. This PR converts to the new standard practice which is using .md files.

Changes proposed in this PR:

• Move .txt files to .md files
• Update links

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