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+# packages
+
+The following Repository contains Cacti 1.2.21++ Cacti Device Packages.  I created this Repository
+in order to test the upcoming release of the Cacti Package plugin that will allow
+developers to create and maintain Device Packages.  Publication of packages will also
+be supported.