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+# Systemnahe Programmierung
+
+These are the lecture notes for the 'Systemnahe Programmierung', taught in winter term 2021/2022 at the University of Bonn.
+
+The [latest version][1] is availabe as a pdf download via GitLab runner.
+You can also have a look at the generated [log files][2] or visit the
+[gl pages][3] index directly.
+
+
+[1]: https://jrpie-notes.gitlab.com/sysprog/2021_Systemnahe_Programmierung.pdf
+[2]: https://jrpie-notes.gitlab.com/sysprog/2021_Systemnahe_Programmierung.log
+[3]: https://jrpie-notes.gitlab.com/sysprog/