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+=============
+sqlitebrowser
+=============
+
+This is a fork from the SF project which seems to be stagnant. 
+
+Website:
+  http://sqlitebrowser.sourceforge.net
+
+Project:
+  https://sourceforge.net/projects/sqlitebrowser/
+
+Status
+------
+
+- Qt3Support was removed
+- Recent files menu added
+
+Todo
+----
+
+- UI cleanup
+- Code cleanup (a lot)
+
+For recent issues look at: https://github.com/rp-/sqlitebrowser/issues
+
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-sqlitebrowser.
-
-This is a fork from the SF project which seems to be stagnant. 
-
-Website:
-  http://sqlitebrowser.sourceforge.net
-
-Project:
-  https://sourceforge.net/projects/sqlitebrowser/
-
-Have emailed devs and no reply yet.
-https://sourceforge.net/projects/sqlitebrowser/forums/forum/301848/topic/3878502
-
-----------------------------------------
-Hacking
-
-I'm progressing throught removing Qt3
-Adding icons and contect menu
-The icons are placeholders atmp
-Generally clearing up
-
-Problesm?
-Dont get the transactions part..
-
-Help Wanted
-Tester co dev (not a qt expert);
-
-
-contact:
-pedromorgan AT gmail DOT com