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+# Compass
+A [Sass](http://haml.hamptoncatlin.com/docs/rdoc/classes/Sass.html)-based CSS Meta-Framework that allows you to mix and match any of the following CSS frameworks:
+- [Compass Core](http://github.com/chriseppstein/compass/tree/master/frameworks/compass)
+- [Blueprint](http://blueprintcss.org/)
+- [YUI](http://developer.yahoo.com/yui/grids/) - Planned
+- [YAML](http://www.yaml.de/en/) - Planned
+- [960](http://960.gs/) - Planned
+- Other frameworks can be added easily.
+
+## Compass Provides
+1. A command line tool for maintaining your Sass projects.
+2. Ruby-on-Rails integration
+3. Scaffolds - Generate templates with corresponding Sass stylesheets.
+4. Loads of Sass files to make building your website a snap.
+
+## More Information
+Please see the [wiki](http://github.com/chriseppstein/compass/wikis/home)
+