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 The documentation file docs/icinga2-intro.txt contains an in-depth overview
 of currently implemented and planned features for Icinga 2.
 
-Read the INSTALL file for information on how to install Icinga 2.
-
 Check the project website at http://www.icinga.org/ for status updates and
 https://www.icinga.org/support/ if you want to contact us.