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<para>This document is the reference guide for Gemini Blueprint. It explains the relationship
between Gemini Blueprint and the OSGi 4.2 Blueprint specification, defines Gemini Blueprint
concepts and semantics, the syntax for the <ulink url="http://www.osgi.org">
OSGi Service Platform</ulink> based namespaces, the Gemini Blueprint extender bundle
and the OSGi manifest header entries defined by Gemini Blueprint.</para>
<para>For an introduction to OSGi or Spring, or Gemini Blueprint examples, please refer to
<xref linkend="get-started"/> - this documentation refers only to Gemini Blueprint and assumes the user is familiar
with OSGi and Spring concepts.</para>
<para><emphasis>Note: OSGi is a trademark of the OSGi Alliance. Project
name is pending final approval from the Alliance.</emphasis></para>
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