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+<a href="https://torproject.org"><img src='https://www.torproject.org/static/images/tor-logo/Color.png' alt="Tor"></img></a>
+------------
+
+INTRODUCTION
+------------
+Tor protects your privacy on the internet by hiding the connection
+between your Internet address and the services you use. We believe Tor
+is reasonably secure, but please ensure you read the instructions and
+configure it properly.
+
+Build Instructions
+------------
+To build Tor from source run
+```Bash
+./configure && make && make install
+```
+
+To build tor from the git repository run
+```Bash
+sh autogen.sh && ./configure && make && make install
+```
+
+Download
+---------------
+
+You can download the latest version from the [Tor Download page](https://www.torproject.org/download/download.html)
+
+Documentation
+-------
+Documentation, including links to installation and setup instructions can be found at <br>[www.torproject.org/docs/documentation.html](https://www.torproject.org/docs/documentation.html)
+
+FAQs
+------------
+Frequently asked question can be found here
+<br>[www.torproject.org/docs/faq.html]( https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq.html)
+
+Release Timeline
+-------
+[https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/team/-/wikis/NetworkTeam/CoreTorReleases](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/team/-/wikis/NetworkTeam/CoreTorReleases)
+
+To get started working on Tor development:
+     <br>   See the doc/HACKING directory.