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 # FOSDEM Recorder
 
-## Prerequisites
-
-* Make sure you have a recent Ruby version installed
-* Make sure you have the 'bundler' Gem installed
-
+A tool to schedule FOSDEM recordings and help you record the 5+ talks you
+wanted to attend at the same time. Only for the impatient who can't wait for
+the official videos to be made available.
 
 ## Installation