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+Welcome to the Klipper project!
+
+Klipper is a 3d-Printer firmware. It combines the power of a general
+purpose computer with one or more micro-controllers. See the
+[features](Features.md) document for more information on why you
+should use Klipper.
+
+To begin using Klipper start by [installing](Installation.md) it.
+
+Klipper is Free Software. Read the [documentation](Overview.md) or
+view
+[the Klipper code on github](https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper).