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+**Attention**
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+This module is no longer maintained. The code was integrated into
+the [dune-fufem module](https://gitlab.dune-project.org/fufem/dune-fufem).
+The changes applied before merging are discussed in the corresponding
+[merge request](https://gitlab.dune-project.org/fufem/dune-fufem/-/merge_requests/170).
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 Preparing the Sources
 =========================