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 Version 2.3.8
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-* Pesky changes you must make
+* Annoying changes you must make
  * You probably need to change your `./configure` arguments. The flag `with-initscript` has changed to `with-systemv`. It was previously enabled by default; now you must enable it explicitly.
 
 * Changes