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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..32d3c4740 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Welcome to FixMyStreet Platform + +FixMyStreet Platform is an open source project to help people run websites for +reporting common street problems such as potholes and broken street lights to +the appropriate authority. + +Users locate problems using a combination of address and sticking a pin +in a map without worrying about the correct authority to report it to. +FixMyStreet then works out the correct authority using the problem location and +type and sends a report, by email or using a web service such as Open311. +Reported problems are visible to everyone so they can see if something has +already been reported and leave updates. Users can also subscribe to email or +RSS alerts of problems in their area. + +It was created in 2007 by [mySociety](http://www.mysociety.org/) for reporting +problems to UK councils and has been copied around the world. + +## Installation + +We're working hard to make FixMyStreet Platform easy to install and re-use in +other countries - please see our site at <http://code.fixmystreet.com/> for +help and documentation in installing FixMyStreet Platform. + +## Examples + +* <http://www.fixmystreet.com/> +* <http://www.fiksgatami.no/> + |