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+# IntelPerformanceCounterMonitor
+
+This is a mirror of the
+[Intel Performance Counter Monitor](https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-performance-counter-monitor-a-better-way-to-measure-cpu-utilization)
+for tracking changes in git and providing a base to branch from for hacking with uncore performance counters.