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@@ -29,186 +29,133 @@ The files in the directory src/miniloader are provided pursuant to the following license agreement: -License For Use of NVIDIA Software + License For Customer Use of NVIDIA Software -IMPORTANT NOTICE -- READ CAREFULLY: This License For Use of NVIDIA -Software ("LICENSE") is the agreement which governs use of the -software (in binary code form only) of NVIDIA Corporation and its -subsidiaries ("NVIDIA") -provided herewith by NVIDIA, including computer software and -associated printed materials (collectively, the "SOFTWARE"). By -downloading, installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE, you -agree to be bound by the terms of this LICENSE. 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