README.md

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   3 ## About UnrealIRCd
   4 UnrealIRCd is an Open Source IRC Server, serving thousands of networks since 1999.
   5 It runs on Linux, OS X and Windows and is currently the most widely deployed IRCd
   6 with a market share of 38%. UnrealIRCd is a highly advanced IRCd with a strong
   7 focus on modularity and security. It uses an advanced and highly configurable
   8 configuration file. Other key features include: full IRCv3 support, SSL/TLS,
   9 cloaking, advanced anti-flood and anti-spam systems, GeoIP, remote includes,
  10 and lots of [other features](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/About_UnrealIRCd).
  11 We are also particularly proud on our extensive online documentation.
  12
  13 ## Versions
  14 * UnrealIRCd 6 is the *stable* series since December 2021. It is the only supported version.
  15 * For full details of release scheduling and EOL dates, see
  16   [UnrealIRCd releases](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/UnrealIRCd_releases) on the wiki
  17
  18 ## How to get started
  19 Follow the installation guide on the wiki. See:
  20 * [Installing from source for *NIX](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/Installing_from_source)
  21 * [Installating instructions for Windows](https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/Installing_(Windows))
  22
  23 ## Documentation & FAQ
  24 You can find all **documentation** online at: https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/
  25
  26 We also have a good **FAQ**: https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/FAQ
  27
  28 ## Website, support, and other links ##
  29 * https://www.unrealircd.org - Our main website
  30 * https://forums.unrealircd.org - Support
  31 * https://bugs.unrealircd.org - Bug tracker
  32 * ircs://irc.unrealircd.org:6697/unreal-support - IRC support