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				<h1>An API for Embedded Scientific Computing</h1>
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			<p class="lead">OpenCPU is a system for embedded scientific computing and reproducible research.
			The OpenCPU server provides a reliable and interoperable <a href="api.html">HTTP API</a> for data analysis based on R. You can either use the public servers or host your own.</p>
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				<h1>Seamless R and JavaScript Integration</h1>
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			<p class="lead"> The OpenCPU <a href="jslib.html">JavaScript client library</a> provides the most seamless integration of R and JavaScript available today. Enjoy simple RPC and data I/O through standard Ajax techniques. Check for yourself by trying the <a href="http://jsfiddle.net/user/opencpu/fiddles/">jsfiddle examples</a>.</p>
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				<h1>Less is more</h1>
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			<p class="lead">No need to learn crazy widgets or obscure framworks. The <a href="api.html">OpenCPU API</a> is a clean and simple interface to R, nothing more nothing less. It is compatible with any language or framework that speaks HTTP. </p>
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				<h1>Statistical Apps</h1>
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			<p class="lead">OpenCPU uses standard R packaging to develop, ship and deploy web applications.
			Several open source <a href="apps.html">example apps</a> are available from Github. Any app can be used on the public server or locally within an R session.
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				<h1>Concurrency by design</h1>
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			<p class="lead">The OpenCPU API is concurrent by design. Your applications will naturally support
			parallel computing and asynchronous requests without introducing any additional complexity.  </p>
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				<h1>Easy Installation, Configuration</h1>
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			<p class="lead">Installing your own OpenCPU server is <a href="download.html">super easy</a> and only takes a few minutes. The cloud server supports <a href="api.html#api-ci">continuous integration</a> and is highly configurable to fit your every need.</p>
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				<h1>Reliable, Secure and Scalable</h1>
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			<p class="lead">The cloud server builds on <a href="http://www.jstatsoft.org/v55/i07/">AppArmor</a> to enforce security, and Nginx for caching and load balancing. All profiles and configurations can easily be customized. Our public servers have been steadily online for over a year without any problems.</p>
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				<h1>Business Friendly Licensing</h1>
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			<p class="lead">All parts of OpenCPU are released under the <a href="http://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/opencpu">Apache2 license</a>. The software can be used, modified and redistributed for both for open source and proprietary projects in academia, industry or elsewhere.</p>
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