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+Pinger.py
+=========
+A ping tool that sits in your system tray
+---------
+
+- Currently for Ubuntu only
+ - (Requires Python, GTK, and AppIndicator3)
+ - **Contributions welcome to expand to other OSes!**
+- Saves your sanity when the wifi sucks
+- Doesn't clutter up your screen with ping windows
+- Lets you know when pings fail instead of silently failing
+
+**Usage (in Ubuntu):**
+
+Open the Terminal program and enter the following commands:
+
+    cd ~
+    git clone https://github.com/zyphlar/pinger.git
+
+Open the Startup Applications program and click Add.
+
+    Name: Pinger
+    Command: python ~/pinger/pinger.py
+
+Click Save, and Close. 
+
+Pinger should now start automatically in your system tray when you login next. (It just says "xx.x ms"). You can test it manually by typing `python ~/pinger/pinger.py` in your terminal and pressing Enter.
+
+Report bugs or feature requests at https://github.com/zyphlar/pinger/issues
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-Pinger.py -- A ping tool that sits in your system tray
-
-+ Currently for Ubuntu only
-  - (Requires Python, GTK, and AppIndicator3)
-  - Contributions welcome to implement cross-platform!
-+ Saves your sanity when the wifi sucks
-+ Doesn't clutter up your screen with ping windows
-+ Lets you know when pings fail instead of silently failing
-
-Usage (in Ubuntu):
-
-Open the Terminal program and enter the following commands:
-  cd ~
-  git clone https://github.com/zyphlar/pinger.git
-
-Open the Startup Applications program and click Add
-
-Name: Pinger
-Command: python ~/pinger/pinger.py
-
-Click Save, and Close. Pinger should now start automatically in your system tray when you login next. (It just says "xx.x ms"). You can test it manually by typing python ~/pinger/pinger.py in your terminal and pressing enter. 
-
-Report bugs or feature requests at https://github.com/zyphlar/pinger/issues