Canvas LMS

Learning management system (LMS) that is revolutionizing the way we educate.

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README

Canvas LMS
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Canvas is a modern, open-source [LMS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_management_system)
developed and maintained by [Instructure Inc.](https://www.instructure.com/) It is released under the
AGPLv3 license for use by anyone interested in learning more about or using
learning management systems.

[Please see our main wiki page for more information](http://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/wiki)

Installation
=======

Detailed instructions for installation and configuration of Canvas are provided
on our wiki.

 * [Quick Start](http://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/wiki/Quick-Start)
 * [Production Start](http://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/wiki/Production-Start)

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