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+
+Introduction
+============
+
+This document provides software architecture information,
+development environment information and optimization guidelines.
+
+For programming examples and for instructions on compiling and running each sample application,
+see the *DPDK Sample Applications User Guide* for details.
+
+For general information on compiling and running applications, see the *DPDK Getting Started Guide*.
+
+Documentation Roadmap
+---------------------
+
+The following is a list of DPDK documents in the suggested reading order:
+
+* **Release Notes** (this document): Provides release-specific information, including supported features,
+ limitations, fixed issues, known issues and so on.
+ Also, provides the answers to frequently asked questions in FAQ format.
+
+* **Getting Started Guide** : Describes how to install and configure the DPDK software;
+ designed to get users up and running quickly with the software.
+
+* **FreeBSD* Getting Started Guide** : A document describing the use of the DPDK with FreeBSD*
+ has been added in DPDK Release 1.6.0.
+ Refer to this guide for installation and configuration instructions to get started using the DPDK with FreeBSD*.
+
+* **Programmer's Guide** (this document): Describes:
+
+ * The software architecture and how to use it (through examples),
+ specifically in a Linux* application (linuxapp) environment
+
+ * The content of the DPDK, the build system
+ (including the commands that can be used in the root DPDK Makefile to build the development kit and an application)
+ and guidelines for porting an application
+
+ * Optimizations used in the software and those that should be considered for new development
+
+ A glossary of terms is also provided.
+
+* **API Reference** : Provides detailed information about DPDK functions,
+ data structures and other programming constructs.
+
+* **Sample Applications User Guide**: Describes a set of sample applications.
+ Each chapter describes a sample application that showcases specific functionality
+ and provides instructions on how to compile, run and use the sample application.
+
+Related Publications
+--------------------
+
+The following documents provide information that is relevant to the development of applications using the DPDK:
+
+* Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual Volume 3A: System Programming Guide
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