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 # Tunic
 
-Install Linux on Windows without a Live USB.
+Install Linux on an existing Windows system without a Live USB or firmware/BIOS configuration.
 
-The goal is a program that can install Linux on an existing Windows machine without need of a Live USB or making firmware/BIOS changes.
 
 ![Alt text](https://i.imgur.com/VOhRiGh.png) ![Alt text](https://i.imgur.com/YNNt4HZ.png) ![Alt text](https://i.imgur.com/9P8auhO.png)
 
-## Status
-
-This project is a pre-release.
-There is a lot of work left to do in terms of features and quality.
-
 ### Requirements
 
-* Windows 10, 64 bit
+* Windows 7, 64 bit
 * Single drive hosting the C: volume
 * UEFI  (supports secure boot)
 * At least 4 GB RAM
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 ### Limitations
 
-* Currently, Tunic only installs [Linux Mint 64 bit](https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3832).
+* Currently, Tunic only installs official flavors of Ubuntu and Linux Mint.
 * We are working on testing Windows 7 and 8, MBR, and support for other Debian/Ubuntu based Linux distros.
 * Error handling needs improvement.
 
 ### What Tunic Does
 
-1. Asks all questions at beginning
-1. Offers full disk overwrite or dual boot arrangement.
-1. If dual boot, shrink C: volume to make space for Linux.  May require reboot.
-1. Download the Linux .iso file
-1. Install Grub with Secure Boot support
-1. Reboot and run the Ubiquity installer, automated
-1. Reboot into Linux!
+* Validates your system is compatible with Tunic.
+* Asks all questions at beginning  (so you don't have to babysit the install).
+* Offers to convert a MBR disk to UEFI.
+* Offers full disk overwrite or dual boot arrangement.
+* If dual boot, shrink C: volume to make space for Linux.
+* Provides tools to assist with freeing up space for Linux.
+* Provides Linux Mint, Ubuntu and most official Ubuntu flavors.
+* Downloads the Linux .iso file for you.
+* Installs Grub with Secure Boot support.
+* Calculates Linux equivalent values for your Windows locale and user account.
+* Reboots and runs the Ubiquity installer, automated.
+* If custom boot, will provide Ubuntu's Ubiquity partiton utility GUI.
+* Reboots into your final installed Linux!
 
 ## Getting Started
 
 ### Preparation
 
 Backup your data!
 
-Before you start, make sure to backup up your entire disk(s).
+Before you start, make sure to backup up an image of your entire disk(s).
 Tunic does not assist with full disk backup.
 Read disclaimer for more information.
 
 No, really.  Backup your data.
 
 ### Usage
 
-1. Download and run the latest .exe file from releases.
+1. Download and run the [latest executable file](/mikeslattery/tunic/releases/download/latest/tunic.exe) from releases.
 1. Answer questions.
 1. Let it run.  It may take a long time.
 1. Enjoy your new Linux OS!
 
 ## More information
 
-See the docs directory for more information.
+See the [doc](doc) directory for more information.
 
 ## Legal Stuff
 
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 This software could inadvertantly and permanently destroy all data, leave a computer unbootable,
 or otherwise leave a computer in an undesirable state.
 This software comes as-is with absolutely no warranty.
-In no event shall shall the authors be held liable for damages arising out of use of this software.
 Read sections [15, 16, and 17](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html#section15) of the GNU GPL version 3 license for more information.