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+Sysprof 1.2.0
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+
+A new stable release 1.2.0 of Sysprof is now available. News since 1.0:
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+- User interface improvements
+- Improved tracking of time spent in kernel
+- Command line version
+- Performance improvements
+- Now based on perf_event_create system call
+
+
+Where to get it:
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+   Download:               http://sysprof.com/sysprof-1.2.0.tar.gz
+   Sysprof web site:       http://sysprof.com/
+   Git:                    git://git.gnome.org/sysprof
+   Sysprof mailing list:   http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/sysprof-list
+
+Please send patches and bug reports to
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+	sysprof-list@gnome.org.
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+
+Søren