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					<h1>The self-hosted web IRC client</h1>
					<h2>Always connected.</h2>
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					<a class="btn" href="/docs">Get started</a>
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					Or <a href="https://demo.thelounge.chat/">try the demo</a>.
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				<h3>Modern features</h3>
				<p>Push notifications, link previews, file uploads, and more bring IRC to the 21st century.</p>
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				<h3>Always connected</h3>
				<p>Remain connected to IRC servers while you are offline. Forget about bouncers. Resume where you left off on any device.</p>
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				<h3>Responsive interface</h3>
				<p>The client works smoothly on every desktop, smartphone and tablet.</p>
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				<h3>Free and open-source</h3>
				<p>The Lounge is open source and licensed under the MIT license.</p>
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				<h3>Cross platform</h3>
				<p>It doesn't matter what OS you use. The Lounge just works wherever Node.js runs.</p>
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				<h3>Multi-user support</h3>
				<p>Supports multiple user accounts. Share your server with your friends!</p>
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