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    <h1>The leading free & open applicant tracking system</h1>
    <p class="lead"><a href="https://github.com/opencats/OpenCATS/releases/">New release v0.9.3-1 - Get it here.</a></p>
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      <h2>Planned features</h2>

      <h3>Improve base functionality</h3>

      <p>The project facilitates sharing of community developed modules and shares back base functionality improvements for the benefity of all.</p>

      <h3>Maintain compatibility with current PHP levels</h3>

      <p>Ensure the codebase is maintained for current versions of PHP. Deploy all required security fixes. </p>

      <h3>Improve opencats for all users and solicit enhancement requests</h3>

      <p>This Project lives or dies with it's community involvement. Maintain and progress the functionality roadmap.</p>
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              <a href="http://superjer.com"><img src="images/sponsors/superjer@2x.png" alt="Logo of SuperJer" width="119"></a>
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    <h2 id="getting-invovled">Getting involved</h2>

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      <p>The development is happening in the <a href="https://github.com/opencats/opencats">GitHub repository</a>. We're discussing user support and ideas in the  <a href="http://forums.opencats.org">OpenCATS User forum</a>,  and development is discussed in the <a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opencats-dev">OpenCATS Google Group</a>, so join us there if you'd like to get involved in the development process.</p>
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      <p><a href="https://github.com/opencats/opencats" class="btn full-width">View the GitHub project</a></p>
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      <h2 id="faqs">FAQs</h2>

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        <dt>Is it ready to download and run now with all the features?</dt>
        <dd>Although some features are a work in progress, the current Github version is stable and usable, however some elements may change before formal release</dd>

        <dt>When will the new version be available?</dt>
        <dd>Continuous development occurs on the project, and we will snapshot releases when it improves stability or adds new features.</dd>

        <dt>What operating systems will be supported?</dt>
        <dd>All current Linux distributions will continue to be supported, as are current WAMP/XAMP installations.</dd>

        <dt>Can I donate to OpenCat's development?</dt>
        <dd>Yes you can, take a look at the <a href="#donate">Donate section</a> to learn more.</dd>
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      <h2>Stay informed</h2>

      <p>Subscribe to the <a href="/news">monthly newsletter</a> or follow us
      on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest project news.</p>

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      <h2>Community polls</h2>

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      Have a say in the development of OpenCATS by voting in the
      <a href="/polls/">Community Polls</a>.
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    <h2 id="support">Supporting the project</h2>

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      <h3>Stickers</h3>
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        Show off your choice in text editor with a set of
        <a href="http://www.unixstickers.com/tag/OpenCATS">OpenCATS stickers</a>
        created by <a href="http://www.unixstickers.com/">Unixstickers</a>.
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        A portion of each purchase will go toward Bram Moolenaar's, the creator
        of Vim's, charity called <a href="http://iccf-holland.org/">ICCF
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      <h3 id="donate">Donate</h3>
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      All the donations received will go towards the development of
      OpenCATS. Any amount donated is very much appreciated by the
      community.
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      From time to time, the team will create a bounty for a certain
      feature or bug with the money donated. If you successfully
      implement the feature or fix the bug, you'll be rewarded for
      your efforts.
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      <h3>Bountysource</h3>
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      Donate to the
      <a href="https://www.bountysource.com/teams/opencats">OpenCATS Team</a>
      using Bountysource. Bountysource supports Paypal &amp; Google
      Wallet.
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