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+Getting Started Fast
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+What do we want to do? Something! When do want to do it? Right now!
+
+The best way to get started with the Reticulum Network Stack depends on what
+you want to do. This guide will outline sensible starting paths for different
+scenarios.
+
+Try Using a Reticulum-based Program
+=============================================
+If you simply want to try using a program built with Reticulum, you can take
+a look at `Nomad Network <https://github.com/markqvist/nomadnet>`_, which
+provides a basic encrypted communications suite built completely on Reticulum.
+
+Develop a Program with Reticulum
+===========================================
+If you want to develop programs that use Reticulum, the easiest way to get
+started is to install Reticulum via pip:
+
+.. code::
+
+   pip3 install rns
+
+The above command will install Reticulum and dependencies, and you will be
+ready to import and use RNS in your own programs. The next step will most
+likely be to look at some :ref:`Example Programs<examples-main>`.
+
+Further information can be found in the :ref:`API Reference<api-main>`.
+
+
+Participate in Reticulum Development
+==============================================
+If you want to participate in the development of Reticulum and associated
+utilities, you'll want to get the latest source from GitHub. In that case,
+don't use pip, but try this recipe:
+
+.. code::
+
+    # Install dependencies
+    pip3 install cryptography pyserial
+
+    # Clone repository
+    git clone https://github.com/markqvist/Reticulum.git
+
+    # Move into Reticulum folder and symlink library to examples folder
+    cd Reticulum
+    ln -s ../RNS ./Examples/
+
+    # Run an example
+    python3 Examples/Echo.py -s
+
+    # Unless you've manually created a config file, Reticulum will do so now,
+    # and immediately exit. Make any necessary changes to the file:
+    nano ~/.reticulum/config
+
+    # ... and launch the example again.
+    python3 Examples/Echo.py -s
+
+    # You can now repeat the process on another computer,
+    # and run the same example with -h to get command line options.
+    python3 Examples/Echo.py -h
+
+    # Run the example in client mode to "ping" the server.
+    # Replace the hash below with the actual destination hash of your server.
+    python3 Examples/Echo.py 3e12fc71692f8ec47bc5
+
+    # Have a look at another example
+    python3 Examples/Filetransfer.py -h
+
+When you have experimented with the basic examples, it's time to go read the
+:ref:`Understanding Reticulum<understanding-main>` chapter.