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+==============================================
+NetworkManager-0.9.6
+Overview of changes since NetworkManager-0.9.4
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+
+This is a new stable release of NetworkManager.  Notable changes include:
+
+* Many libnm-glib fixes, including crashes when NetworkManager restarts
+* Fix fights with the kernel over the IPv6 default route
+* Fix regression in carrier handling for device's that don't support carrier detect
+* Add ability to connect to new WiFi networks from nmcli
+
+
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 NetworkManager-0.9.4
 Overview of changes since NetworkManager-0.9.2