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+<img width="150" height="150" align="left" style="float: left; margin: 0 10px 0 0;" alt="MS-DOS logo" src="https://github.com/Microsoft/MS-DOS/blob/master/msdos-logo.png">   
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+# MS-DOS v1.25 'n v2.0 Source Code
+This repo contains th' original source-code 'n compiled binaries fer MS-DOS v1.25 'n MS-DOS v2.0.
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+These are th' same files [originally shared at th' Computer History Museum on March 25th, 2014]( http://www.computerhistory.org/atchm/microsoft-ms-dos-early-source-code/) 'n are bein' (re)published in this repo t' make them easier t' find, reference-t' in external writin' 'n works, 'n t' allow exploration 'n experimentation fer those interested in early PC Operatin' Systems.  
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+# Letter o' marque
+All files within this repo are released under th' [MIT (OSI) Letter o' marque]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIT_License) as per th' [LICENSE file](https://github.com/Microsoft/MS-DOS/blob/master/LICENSE.md) stored in th' root o' this repo.
+
+# Contribute!
+Th' source files in this repo are fer historical reference 'n will be kept static, so  **dont send** Pull Requests suggestin' any modifications t' th' source files, but feel free t' fork this repo 'n experiment.  
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+If, however, yead like t' submit additional non-source content or modifications t' non-source files (e.g., this README), submit via PR, 'n we'll review 'n consider.
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+This project has adopted th' [Microsoft Open Source Code o' Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/).  Fer more information see th' [Code o' Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com) wit' any additional riddles or comments.