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 # bcvk - bootc virtualization kit
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+
 
 This project helps launch ephemeral VMs from bootc containers, and also create
 disk images that can be imported into other virtualization frameworks.
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 See [docs/HACKING.md](docs/HACKING.md).
 
 
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+## License
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