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XSOC License Agreement Version 1.1 Copyright (C) 1999, 2000, Gray Research LLC. All rights reserved. This is a legal agreement between You and Gray Research LLC. By accepting, receiving, and/or using the Work, as defined below, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, no license in the Work is granted, and you must destroy, delete or otherwise remove your copy of the Work and any portion thereof. INTRODUCTION. XSOC is a collection of copyrighted experimental hardware and software designs and specifications, made available for the noble purpose of teaching computer design. DEFINITIONS. 1. The "Company" is Gray Research LLC. 2. The "Web Site" is on the World Wide Web at http://www.fpgacpu.org, or at such other location as Gray Research may designate from time to time. 3. "You" specifies your person, company, or educational institution. 4. 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