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+# This project is no longer maintained
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+As of November 7th, 2018, I've decided to end my commitment to maintaining this repo and related.
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+It's been 3 years since I last used Elasticsearch, so I no longer have the motivation it takes to maintain and evolve this project. Also, other projects need all the attention I can give.
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+It was a great run, **thank you all**.
+
 # kubernetes-elasticsearch-cluster
-Elasticsearch (6.3.2) cluster on top of Kubernetes made easy.
+Elasticsearch cluster on top of Kubernetes made easy.
 
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