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# README

The stretch4\_install repository provides scripts required to install the Stretch 4 software.

### Guides

| Guide                                                                      | Purpose                                                                                    |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Adding a New User](/stretch4_install/docs/add_new_user.md)                | Creating a new Ubuntu user and setting it up with Stretch packages and robot configuration |
| [Updating your ROS Workspace](/stretch4_install/docs/ros_workspace.md)     | Creating and compiling a new ROS workspace                                                 |
| [Upgrading your Operating System](/stretch4_install/docs/robot_install.md) | Installing a new operating system and setting it up with the full Stretch software stack   |

### Contributing

Thank you for considering contributing to this repo! Please take a look at the [contribution guide](/stretch4_install/docs/contributing.md) for more details.

### License

All Hello Robot installation materials are released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GNU GPLv3). Details can be found in the LICENSE file.


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