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+Binary networking protocol (currently with WebSocket) for a Web Tundra client.
+
+Requires the Tundra server to be running WebSocketServerModule, initially 
+contributed to open source by AdminoTech.
+
+Both the server code and this client code will be subject to heavy development
+and refactoring. All realXtend core developers (as well as others!) are welcome to
+contribute.