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 NODESTREAM
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-NodeStream is a Drupal distribution build for newspapers and magazines.
-It is built with simplicity and scalability in mind. For more information
-about features, see http://nodestream.org/. For documentation, consult the
-NodeStream handbook:
+Nodestream is a Drupal installation profile designed to provide a platform for
+building and extending highly function websites quickly. Based on best practices
+Nodestream provides a set of well maintained, generic and widely used modules
+that provide a solid foundation for your website.
 
-http://drupal.org/node/892734
+NodeStream Core is the base platform and NodeStream products are great add on
+features that can be turned on or off to target your project for things like
+Intranets, Newspapers, or enterprise websites.
+
+NodeStream can be used as a simple starting point, or leveraged to provide
+complex functionality out of the box.
+
+For more information about features, see http://nodestream.org/. For
+documentation, consult the NodeStream handbook: http://drupal.org/node/892734