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+<!----------------------------------- STOP! ----------------------------------->
+<!---
+Having trouble installing node-canvas? Please make sure you have read
+the installation instructions located here before asking for help:
+https://github.com/Automattic/node-canvas#installation
+Still having problems, found a bug or want a feature? Fill out the form below.
+-->
+
+<!--- Provide a general summary of the issue in the Title above -->
+
+## Issue or Feature
+<!--- Provide info about the bug or feature. -->
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+<!--- For bugs, provide a short, complete code example to reproduce the issue. -->
+```js
+var Canvas = require('canvas');
+var canvas = new Canvas(200, 200);
+var ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
+// etc.
+```
+
+## Your Environment
+* Version of node-canvas (e.g. 1.4.0):
+* Environment (e.g. node 4.2.0 on Mac OS X 10.8):
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