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+Version 2.8.2 – Stable Version
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+Version 2.8.2 is derived from development version 2.9.5.7 and has stability improvements, bug fixes and a few special-purpose enhancements.
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+For full details, please refer to the release notes here, back as far as 2.8.1.
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 Version 2.9.5.7 – Development Version
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 Version 2.9.5.7 contains general bug fixes and enhancements for some special situations.