Update README prior to 0.9.1 release.

Author: neilcsmith-net

README.md

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 GStreamer 1.x Java Core (gst1-java-core)
 ========================================
 
-This is an unofficial set of Java bindings for [GStreamer 1.x][gstreamer], an open-source 
+This is a set of Java bindings for [GStreamer 1.x][gstreamer], an open-source 
 multimedia framework. The bindings are a fork of the original [GStreamer-Java][gstreamer-java]
 bindings for GStreamer 0.10. 
 
-These bindings are still under development. They are now mostly functional, but there has
-not yet been a formal first release. Check under [releases][gst1-releases] for latest
-test binaries, or build from source.
+## Status and support
+
+Releases are available via Maven Central (under the `org.freedesktop.gstreamer` group ID),
+or can be downloaded from the GitHub [release page][gst1-releases].
+
+The bindings are currently at version 0.9.x as we progress to a 1.0 release. However,
+they are actively in use in a number of open-source and commercial projects, and 
+should generally be considered stable (they are *more* stable than the 0.10 bindings).
+The version number reflects the fact that some work remains to be done to complete the 
+fork from the 0.10 bindings, which might result in minimal breaking changes.
+
+The current lead maintainer of the bindings is Neil C Smith on behalf of the [Praxis LIVE][praxislive]
+project. The original 0.10 project was started by Wayne Meissner, and numerous other
+people have made valuable contributions to the original project and the 1.x fork over the years.
+
+Initial help on getting started, and support for open-source projects, can be obtained from the
+[GStreamer-Java Google Group][gstreamer-java-group].
+
+Commercial support is available, and sponsorship of features is welcome (it all 
+helps us get to 1.0!) - please email [email protected] for more information.
+
+## Requirements
 
 The bindings have been tested on Linux, Windows and OSX. You will need to have GStreamer 1.x
-available in your path in order to use the bindings. Windows and OSX downloads of GStreamer are
-available from the GStreamer project itself.
+available in your path in order to use the bindings. Windows and OSX installers for GStreamer are
+available from the [GStreamer project itself][gstreamer-download]. Linux users should be
+able to get GStreamer from their distribution repository if it isn't already installed.
+
+It is possible to ship GStreamer with your application should you not wish your users
+to have to install it separately.
+
+The minimum supported version of GStreamer is 1.8.x.
+
+You will also need the [JNA (Java Native Access)][jna] library, minimum version 4.4.0.
 
-You will also need the [JNA (Java Native Access)][jna] library.
+## Usage
 
 See the examples repository for usage. More documentation will follow. Please use the
 [GStreamer-Java Google Group][gstreamer-java-group] to discuss usage or ask questions.
@@ -25,7 +52,9 @@ requires people to both know the Java language and be familiar with the GStreame
 
 
 [gstreamer]: https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/
+[gstreamer-download]: https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/download/
 [gstreamer-java]: https://github.com/gstreamer-java/gstreamer-java
 [gst1-releases]: https://github.com/gstreamer-java/gst1-java-core/releases
 [gstreamer-java-group]: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/gstreamer-java
-[jna]: https://github.com/java-native-access/jna
+[jna]: https://github.com/java-native-access/jna
+[praxislive]: http://www.praxislive.org