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+=============================================
+NetworkManager-1.42
+Overview of changes since NetworkManager-1.40
+=============================================
+
+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!
+
 =============================================
 NetworkManager-1.40
 Overview of changes since NetworkManager-1.38