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 ------ current release ---------------------------
 
-1.8.5 ()
+1.8.5 (12/05/2009)
  + Added feature to allow the user to quit when asked to confirm multiple
    changes.  Now task asks "Proceed with change? (Yes/no/all/quit)".
  + Added feature #341 that makes explicit references to the task and taskrc