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 =============================================
-NetworkManager-1.34-rc1
+NetworkManager-1.36
+Overview of changes since NetworkManager-1.34
+=============================================
+
+This is a snapshot of NetworkManager development. The API is
+subject to change and not guaranteed to be compatible with
+the later release.
+USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.  NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PRODUCTION USE!
+
+* rework IP configuration code to make it more independent from
+  NMDevice.
+
+=============================================
+NetworkManager-1.34
 Overview of changes since NetworkManager-1.32
 =============================================