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-System configuration files for host teal.  The directory hierarchy under this repo corresponds to the directory hierarchy under / (root) on the host teal.
+# DEPRECATED
 
+This repository is deprecated.  The system configuration of the host teal, going forward, is documented in the sysconfig repository, under the directory devices/teal.
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+The files in this repository reflect the configuration of host teal as of March 12, 2026.
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+System configuration files for host teal.  The directory hierarchy under this repo corresponds to the directory hierarchy under / (root) on the host teal.