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https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commits/ and pick the appropriate
release branch.
- Changes between 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 [xx XXX xxxx]
+ Changes between 1.1.1 and 3.0.0 [xx XXX xxxx]
+
+ *) Switch to a new version scheme using three numbers MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH.
+
+ o Major releases (indicated by incrementing the MAJOR release number)
+ may introduce incompatible API/ABI changes.
+ o Minor releases (indicated by incrementing the MINOR release number)
+ may introduce new features but retain API/ABI compatibility.
+ o Patch releases (indicated by incrementing the PATCH number)
+ are intended for bug fixes and other improvements of existing
+ features only (like improving performance or adding documentation)
+ and retain API/ABI compatibility.
+ [Richard Levitte]
*) Remove the 'dist' target and add a tarball building script. The
'dist' target has fallen out of use, and it shouldn't be