Updated README

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Slic3r is an STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap 3D printers,
like Enrique's Skeinforge or RevK's E3D.
See the [project homepage](http://slic3r.org/) at slic3r.org
for more information.
## Why a new one? Why Perl?
The purpose is to build something more maintainable and flexible than both
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## Is it usable already?
Yes! I need to write a script to install dependencies and to package
dependency-free executables for main platforms.
Yes!
## How to install?
Download the package, open a terminal and cd to its directory. Then type:
perl Build.PL
This will install any required dependency. If you want the GUI, you should
also install Wx using the following command (as root):
cpan Wx
If you want to install slic3r.pl in your system path, type this as root:
./Build install
It's very easy. See the [project homepage](http://slic3r.org/)
for instructions and links to the precompiled packages.
## Can I help?
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Slic3r is dual-licensed under the _Perl Artistic License_ and the _AGPLv3_.
The author is Alessandro Ranellucci (me).
## How can I invoke slic3r.pl?
## How can I invoke slic3r.pl using the command line?
Usage: slic3r.pl [ OPTIONS ] file.stl

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print <<"EOF";
Slic3r is a STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap 3D printers
written by Alessandro Ranellucci <aar\@cpan.org>
written by Alessandro Ranellucci <aar\@cpan.org> - http://slic3r.org/
Usage: slic3r.pl [ OPTIONS ] file.stl