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README.md

@@ -7,10 +7,12 @@ title: hledger
 ## command-line and web accounting tools
 
 hledger is a computer program for easily tracking money, time, or other
-commodities, inspired by and compatible with [ledger](http://ledger-cli.org). It is quite
+commodities, inspired by and compatible with [ledger](http://ledger-cli.org).
-limited in features, but lightweight and reliable. For some, it is a
+
-bare-bones, simpler, less expensive alternative to Quicken or GnuCash.  It
+hledger is first a command-line tool, but also provides a [web interface](http://demo.hledger.org).
-is available for free under the GNU General Public License.
+Though limited in features, it is lightweight, usable and reliable.
+For some, it is a simpler, less distracting, less costly alternative to Quicken or GnuCash.
+It is free software available under the GNU General Public License.
 
 hledger aims to help both computer experts and regular folks gain clarity
 in their finances and time management, but currently it is a little more
@@ -21,24 +23,41 @@ suited to techies. I use it every day to:
 -   get accurate numbers for client billing and tax filing
 -   track invoices
 
-hledger is first a command-line tool, but also provides a web
+Read on to learn more, including
-interface (try the [hledger-web demo](http://demo.hledger.org)). Read
-the [documentation](DOCS.html) to learn more, including
 [how we are different from ledger](FAQ.html#how-does-hledger-relate-to-ledger),
 and get started tracking your numbers!
 
-**Docs:**
+<!-- --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -->
- **[installing](INSTALL.html)**, **[using](MANUAL.html)**, **[developing](DEVELOP.html)**,
+**Docs:**       [all docs](DOCS.html), 
- [release notes](NEWS.html), [all docs](DOCS.html), [blog](http://joyful.com/blog) \
+				[installing](INSTALL.html),
-**Mail list:** [hledger.org/list](http://hledger.org/list). For general topics, there's also [ledger's list](http://list.ledger-cli.org) \
+				[using](MANUAL.html),
-**IRC (chat):** [#ledger on irc.freenode.net](irc://irc.freenode.net/#ledger), shared with ledger \
+				[developing](DEVELOP.html),
-**Bugs:** [hledger.org/bugs](http://hledger.org/bugs) \
+				[release notes](NEWS.html),
-**Planning:** [hledger.org/trello](http://hledger.org/trello) \
+				[blog](http://joyful.com/blog)
-**Code:** [hledger.org/code](http://hledger.org/code) \
+
+**Mail list:**	[hledger.org/list](http://hledger.org/list). For general *ledger topics,
+                there's also [ledger's list](http://list.ledger-cli.org)
+
+**IRC (chat):** [#ledger on irc.freenode.net](irc://irc.freenode.net/#ledger), shared with ledger
+
+**Bugs:**		[hledger.org/bugs](http://hledger.org/bugs)
+
+**Planning:**	[hledger.org/trello](http://hledger.org/trello)
+
+**Code:**		[hledger.org/code](http://hledger.org/code)
+<!-- --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -->
+
+<!-- | a             | b                                                 | -->
+<!-- |:--------------|:--------------------------------------------------| -->
+<!-- | **Planning:** | [hledger.org/trello](http://hledger.org/trello)   | -->
+<!-- | **Code:**     | [hledger.org/code](http://hledger.org/code)       | -->
 
 <!--  
 or [email me](mailto:simon@joyful.com?subject=hledger:).
 I appreciate feedback and help with all aspects of hledger.
 -->
 
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