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 # whois42d
-Whois server for the dn42 registry
+Whois server for the dn42 registry.
+
+Based original on whoisd from the dn42 monotone registry written by welterde.
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Install a go compiler
+2. Setup Go Workspace:
+
+  $ mkdir ~/go
+  $ export GOPATH=~/go
+
+3. Download and install the daemon
+
+  $ go get github.com/Mic92/whois42d