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+Ivman is a generic handler for HAL events.
+
+Originally for automounting, it can now be used to run arbitrary
+commands when events or conditions occur or properties are modified on
+your hardware (e.g., run a command when you close your laptop's lid,
+run a command when a particular device is attached or a particular CD
+is inserted, etc).
+
+This package requires HAL, which is also available at SlackBuilds.org.
+
+If combined with 'pmount' instances can also be launched per user session
+(e.g., create a link to /usr/bin/ivman in ~/.kde/Autostart). When a device
+is attached, Ivman will call pmount to mount the device. Otherwise
+/etc/fstab are need to be there for the devices.