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+# fmux
+tmux configuration for lazy people who like F-keys
+
+This project implements byobu-like function key bindings for common tmux commands, but without as much overhead as byobu. It also adds some useful status-bar widgets on the right, implemented with a bash script.
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone this repository to your home folder.
+2. Establish a symbolic link from the tmux.conf file in the repository folder your home folder:    
+    <code>ln -s /home/$USER/fmux/.tmux.conf /home/$USER/.tmux.conf</code>
+3. Start a new tmux session, or reload the configuration file in existing session(s).