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+# Rust FFI Examples
+
+This is an example repository that shows how to interface between Rust and a
+various number of other languages.
+
+At this time, though, I unfortunately don't have time to continue maintaining
+this so I'm going to archive the repository. Thanks to everyone for
+contributing!