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+ECL is an implementation of the Common Lisp language as defined by the
+ANSI X3J13 specification. The most relevant features are:
+- A bytecodes compiler and interpreter.
+- Compiles Lisp also with any C/C++ compiler.
+- It can build standalone executables and libraries.
+- ASDF, Sockets, Gray streams, MOP, and other useful components.
+- Extremely portable.
+- A reasonable license.
+
+libatomic_ops and gc are optional dependencies; if they are not present
+during build, ecl will use internal copies of each.