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+==========
+RstPreview
+==========
+
+*RstPreview* is a simple browser-based application that renders
+`reStructuredText`_ markup as HTML for quick viewing. It also supports
+`Markdown`_ syntax.
+
+.. _reStructuredText: http://docutils.sourceforge.net/rst.html
+.. _Markdown: http://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/syntax