README
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Pithos is a file storage service, built by GRNET using Django (https://www.djangoproject.com/).
Learn more about Pithos at: http://code.grnet.gr/projects/pithos

Consult COPYRIGHT for licensing information.

About Pithos backend
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The backend is the library that handles the actual data storage and metadata management for Pithos. It is required by the Pithos application and can be used by any python script in need of direct access to Pithos storage services.