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+This file is for you to describe the pylons_app application. Typically
+you would include information such as the information below:
+
+Installation and Setup
+======================
+
+Install ``pylons_app`` using easy_install::
+
+    easy_install pylons_app
+
+Make a config file as follows::
+
+    paster make-config pylons_app config.ini
+
+Tweak the config file as appropriate and then setup the application::
+
+    paster setup-app config.ini
+
+Then you are ready to go.