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@@ -14,10 +14,6 @@ Current status of project:
 * Integrated Houston + Mkon
 * Automated Building Pipeline
 
-#### External Connection Note
-This mod includes version checking using [MiniAVC](https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/173126-180-ksp-avc-add-on-version-checker-plugin-miniavc/). If you opt-in, it will use the internet to check whether there is a new version available. Data is only read from the internet and no personal information is sent. For a more comprehensive version checking experience, please download the [KSP-AVC plugin](https://github.com/linuxgurugamer/KSPAddonVersionChecker/releases).
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 #### Building (&testing) telemachus-reborn
 * this differs from the old original build docu found here:[Building](https://github.com/richardbunt/Telemachus/wiki/Building)