-The distribution should contain a file named @file{README} which gives
-the name of the package, and a general description of what it does. It
-is also good to explain the purpose of each of the first-level
-subdirectories in the package, if there are any. The @file{README} file
-should either state the version number of the package, or refer to where
-in the package it can be found.
-
-The @file{README} file should refer to the file @file{INSTALL}, which
-should contain an explanation of the installation procedure.
-
-The @file{README} file should also refer to the file which contains the
-copying conditions. The GNU GPL, if used, should be in a file called
-@file{COPYING}. If the GNU LGPL is used, it should be in a file called
+The distribution should contain a file named @file{README} with a
+general overview of the package:
+
+@itemize
+@item the name of the package;
+
+@item the version number of the package, or refer to where in the
+package the version can be found;
+
+@item a general description of what the package does;
+
+@item a reference to the file @file{INSTALL}, which
+should in turn contain an explanation of the installation procedure;
+
+@item a brief explanation of any unusual top-level directories or
+files, or other hints for readers to find their way around the source;
+
+@item a reference to the file which contains the copying conditions.
+The GNU GPL, if used, should be in a file called @file{COPYING}. If
+the GNU LGPL is used, it should be in a file called