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+                            Mesa 4.1 release notes
+
+                            <month>, <day>, <year>
+
+                               PLEASE READ!!!!
+
+
+
+Introduction
+------------
+
+Mesa uses an even/odd version number scheme like the Linux kernel.
+Odd numbered versions (such as 4.1) designate new developmental releases.
+Even numbered versions (such as 4.0) designate stable releases.
+
+
+New Features in Mesa 4.1
+------------------------
+
+<to be determined>
+
+
+
+
+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------
+$Id: RELNOTES-4.1,v 1.1 2001/10/22 22:57:23 brianp Exp $