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 4.0.9 (2019-XX-XX)
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+New features
+ - [core] Debian 10 (Buster) support for x86_64 (#4775)
+
 Enhancements
  - [web] avoid saving an empty calendar name
  - [web] prohibit duplicate contact categories in Preferences module