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-Zim is a graphical text editor and organizer with wiki-like features
-such as linking to other pages in a notebook. Zim stores data in
-plain text for simplicity and transparency.
+Zim is a graphical text editor used to maintain a collection of wiki pages.
+Each page can contain links to other pages, simple formatting and images.
+Pages are stored in a folder structure, like in an outliner, and can have
+attachments. Creating a new page is as easy as linking to a nonexistent page.
+All data is stored in plain text files with wiki formatting. Various plugins
+provide additional functionality, like a task list manager, an equation
+editor, a tray icon, and support for version control.
-Among other uses, zim can be effective for brainstorming, note-taking,
-and making task lists.
-
-Zim can optionally use pyxdg and xdg-utils
-(http://portland.freedesktop.org/download/) for additional
-freedesktop.org standard support
-
-By default, zim enables the version control plugin, which can
-optionally use bzr.
+Zim can be used to:
+* Keep an archive of notes
+* Take notes during meetings or lectures
+* Organize task lists
+* Draft blog entries and emails
+* Do brainstorming
+Optional Dependencies:
+* pyxdg - Provides further freedesktop.org standard support
+* See README.Plugins for a list of optional dependencies for plugins