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+# This is the list of coix's significant contributors.
+#
+# This does not necessarily list everyone who has contributed code,
+# especially since many employees of one corporation may be contributing.
+# To see the full list of contributors, see the revision history in
+# source control.
+Google LLC
+Du Phan
+Heiko Zimmermann