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+How to interact with the Free Software Community
+Practical Rules
+
+2. Interfaces
+If there is a standard interface, use it
+Don't invent new interfaces, try to extend existing ones
+If there is an existing interface in a later (e.g. development) release upstream, backport that interface
+Don't be afraid to touch API's if they're inefficient
+Remember, you have the source and _can_ change them
+
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