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# README
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Homebrew installs the stuff you need that Apple didn’t.
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- [Install Homebrew](Installation.md)
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- [Frequently Asked Questions](FAQ.md)
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- [Tips and Tricks](Tips-N'-Tricks.md)
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- [Gems, Eggs and Perl Modules](Gems,-Eggs-and-Perl-Modules.md)
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- [Homebrew and Python](Homebrew-and-Python.md)
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Please note: Homebrew is not 1.0 yet. Generally it works well, but when
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it doesn’t we’d hope you report the bug.
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## Troubleshooting
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First, please run `brew update` (twice) and `brew doctor`.
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Second, please read the [Troubleshooting Checklist](Troubleshooting.md).
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**If you don’t follow these steps it will take us far longer to help you with
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your problem.**
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However! Fixing build issues is easier than you think: try
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`brew edit $FORMULA` and see how you fare.
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## Contributing
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Read [CONTRIBUTING.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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### Community Forums
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- [@MacHomebrew](https://twitter.com/MacHomebrew)
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- [homebrew-discuss@googlegroups.com](mailto:homebrew-discuss@googlegroups.com) ([archive](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/homebrew-discuss))
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- [freenode.net\#machomebrew](irc://irc.freenode.net/#machomebrew)
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## Supporters
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[A list of the awesome people who gave £5 or more to our
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Kickstarter](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew/blob/master/SUPPORTERS.md).
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