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+# DEPRECATION NOTICE
+Pi4J Version 1.x is now DEPRECATED and thus this repository is archived. [Pi4J V2.0](https://github.com/Pi4J/pi4j-v2) is the version to use for newer JDKs and Raspberry Pis. Look here for more information: https://pi4j.com/about/new-in-v2/
 
  Pi4J :: Java I/O Library for Raspberry Pi
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 ## PROJECT INFORMATION
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 Project website: https://pi4j.com/ <br />
 Pi4J Community Forum (*new*): https://forum.pi4j.com/ <br />
 Version 2.0 Project Discussions (*new*): https://forum.pi4j.com/category/6/version-2-0 <br />