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 # Olive Video Editor
 
-Olive is a non-linear video editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
+Olive is a free non-linear video editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
 
 Discover more and download binaries at: https://www.olivevideoeditor.org/
 
-For compilation information, check the [wiki](https://github.com/olive-editor/olive/wiki).
+For compilation information, check the [wiki](https://github.com/olive-editor/olive/wiki). Currently the `master` branch serves more or less as the stable branch and the majority of development happens in the `alpha` branch. Before filing a feature request or bug report, please try the `alpha` branch first to ensure it hasn't already been addressed.
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+If you like Olive, please consider helping keep it alive by supporting it on [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/olivevideoeditor).