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+* Change version in ccollect.sh
+* Change version in documentation/ccollect.text
+* Regenerate documentation
+* Create tarball
+* Transfer to home.schottelius.org
+* Extract files
+* Update website
+* Announce on freshmeat
+* Announce on announce@