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+# How to run
+
+Just invoke `cargo run --release` to start the server locally. It expects to
+have sqlite already installed on your system. Note that the server listens on
+port 1237.
+
+# Other Notes
+
+See [choose-a-license](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/gpl-3.0) for details
+about the software license used.
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 The webserver hosting this `front_end` is [here](https://asdm.seodisparate.com).
 
 Note that this website may not host the latest version of this `front_end`.
+
+See [choose-a-license](https://choosealicense.com/licenses/gpl-3.0) for details
+about the software license used.