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+Civetweb Install Guide
+====
+
+This guide covers the distributions for CivetWeb.  The latest source code is available at [https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb](https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb).
+
+Windows
+---
+
+This pre-built version comes pre-built wit Lua support. Libraries for SSL support are not included due to licensing restrictions;
+however, users may add an SSL library themselves.
+Instructions for adding SSL support can be found in [https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb/tree/master/docs](https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb/tree/master/docs)
+
+1. In case the Visual C++ Redistributable are not already installed:
+  32 Bit Version: Install the [Redistributable for Visual Studio 2010](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328)
+  64 Bit Version: Install the [Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145)
+  Note: The required version of the Redistributables may vary, depending on the CivetWeb version.
+2. Download latest *civetweb-win.zip* from [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/civetweb/files/)
+3. When started, Civetweb puts itself into the tray.
+
+OS X
+---
+
+This pre-built version comes with Lua, IPV6 and SSL support.
+
+1. Download the latest *Civetweb.dmg* from [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/civetweb/files/)
+2. Click on the it and look for the attachment in the finder.
+4. Drag Civetweb to the Applications folder.
+5. When started, Civetweb puts itself into top menu.
+
+Linux
+---
+
+1. Download the latest *civetweb.tar.gz* from [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/civetweb/files/)
+2. Open archive and change to the new directory.
+3. make help
+4. make
+5. make install
+6. Run the program ```/usr/local/bin/civetweb```, it will use the configuration file */usr/local/etc/civetweb.conf*.