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+===========
+lib-osm-openvim
+===========
+
+lib-osm-openvim is the library used in OSM to allow the management of a physical underlay
+network. The RO uses this library, so that it is possible to interconnect EPA-based VNFs
+using an underlay network which escapes from the control of the VIM.
+