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+==============================================
+NetworkManager-1.8.8
+Overview of changes since NetworkManager-1.8.6
+==============================================
+
+This is a new stable release of NetworkManager.  Notable changes include:
+
+* Fix crash during reapply of connection settings
+* Minor bugfixes
+
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 NetworkManager-1.8.6
 Overview of changes since NetworkManager-1.8.4