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 # Blog OS
 
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 This repository contains the source code for the _Writing an OS in Rust_ series at [os.phil-opp.com](https://os.phil-opp.com).
 
+If you have questions, open an issue or chat with us [on Gitter](https://gitter.im/phil-opp/blog_os).
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 ## Where is the code?
 
 The code for each post lives in a separate git branch. This makes it possible to see the intermediate state after each post.