Chore: Update README

README.md

@@ -36,21 +36,30 @@ pip install --upgrade commons-codec
 In order to learn how to use the library, please visit the [documentation],
 and explore the source code or its [examples].
 
-## License
-The project uses the LGPLv3 license for the whole ensemble. However, individual
-portions of the code base are vendorized from other Python packages, where
-deviating licenses may apply. Please check for detailed license information
-within the header sections of relevant files.
 
-## Contributing
+## Project Information
+
+### Acknowledgements
+Kudos to the authors of all the many software components this library is
+vendoring and building upon.
+
+### Contributing
 The `commons-codec` package is an open source project, and is
 [managed on GitHub](https://github.com/daq-tools/commons-codec).
-We appreciate contributions of any kind.
+The project is still in its infancy, and we appreciate contributions
+of any kind.
 
-## Etymology
+### Etymology
 The [Apache Commons Codec] library was the inspiration for the name. Otherwise,
 both libraries' ingredients don't have anything in common, yet.
 
+### License
+The project uses the LGPLv3 license for the whole ensemble. However, individual
+portions of the code base are vendorized from other Python packages, where
+deviating licenses may apply. Please check for detailed license information
+within the header sections of relevant files.
+
+
 
 [Apache Commons Codec]: https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-codec/
 [commons-codec]: https://pypi.org/project/commons-codec/