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 The friendly Operating System for IoT!
 
-RIOT is a real-time multi-threading operating system that supports a range of
-devices that are typically found in the Internet of Things (IoT):
+RIOT is an open-source microcontroller operating system, designed to match
+the requirements of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other embedded devices.
+It supports a range of devices that are typically found in the Internet of Things (IoT):
 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers.
 
 RIOT is based on the following design principles: energy-efficiency, real-time