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 * Mailing list: http://lists.rousette.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/tracks-discuss
 * Original developer: bsag (http://www.rousette.org.uk/)
 * Contributors: http://dev.rousette.org.uk/wiki/Tracks/Contributing/Contributors
-* Version: 1.7
+* Version: 1.7RC
 * Copyright: (cc) 2004-2008 rousette.org.uk.
 * License:  GNU GPL
 
@@ -18,4 +18,5 @@ For those upgrading, change notes are available in /doc/CHANGELOG. If you are th
 
 While fully usable for everyday use, Tracks is still a work in progress. Make sure that you take sensible precautions and back up all your data frequently, taking particular care when you are upgrading.
 
-Enjoy being productive!
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+Enjoy being productive!
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