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In the release checklist, mention packagers will see the minor upgrade

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numbering for additional functions.
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@ -99,18 +99,19 @@ previously taken to shield users from such a change, for example by
such structures only ever being allocated/instantiated by a library
function which would give the new field a suitable default value.
Adding a new function would NOT force an increase in the major version
number. When the major version is increased all applications which
link to the library MUST be recompiled - this is not desirable. When
Adding a new function should NOT force an increase in the major version
number. (Packagers will see the standard minor number update and install
the new library.) When the major version is increased all applications
which link to the library MUST be recompiled - this is not desirable. When
the major version is updated the minor version gets reset.
Minor Version
=============
The minor version number should be updated whenever the functionality
of the library has changed, typically and change in source code
between releases would mean an increase in the minor version number so
long as it does not require a major version increase.
The minor version number should be updated whenever the functionality of
the library has changed, typically a change in source code between releases
would mean an increase in the minor version number so long as it does not
require a major version increase.
Minimizing Changes
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