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+The source repository for this project can be found at:
+
+   https://opendev.org/openstack/rpm-packaging
+
+Pull requests submitted through GitHub are not monitored.
+
+To start contributing to OpenStack, follow the steps in the contribution guide
+to set up and use Gerrit:
+
+   https://docs.openstack.org/contributors/code-and-documentation/quick-start.html
+
+Bugs should be filed on Launchpad:
+
+   https://bugs.launchpad.net/rpm-packaging
+
+Developers should also join the discussion on the mailing list, at:
+
+  http://lists.openstack.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/openstack-discuss
+
+or join the IRC channel on
+
+  https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=openstack-rpm-packaging