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+
+                        // Flask //
+
+     because a pocket knife is not the only thing that
+                    might come in handy
+
+
+    ~ What is Flask?
+
+      Flask is a microframework for Python based on Werkzeug
+      and Jinja2.  It's intended for small scale applications
+      and was development with best intentions in mind.
+
+   ~ Is it ready?
+
+      Nope, this is still work in progress, but I am happy to
+      accept patches and improvements already.
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+from setuptools import setup
+
+
+setup(
+    name='Flask',
+    version='0.1',
+    url='http://github.com/mitsuhiko/flask/',
+    license='BSD',
+    author='Armin Ronacher',
+    author_email='armin.ronacher@active-4.com',
+    description='A microframework based on Werkzeug, Jinja2 and good intentions',
+    modules=['flask'],
+    zip_safe=False,
+    platforms='any',
+    install_requires=[ # yes, as of now we need the development versions
+        'Werkzeug==dev',
+        'Jinja2==dev',
+    ]
+)