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+libraw1394 Release Notes
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+Version 1.3.0:
+- added raw1394_read_cycle_timer() as used by FFADO project.
+- added support for environment variable RAW1394DEV to override default
+  device node /dev/raw1394.
+- added --with-valgrind to configure script.
+- other optimizations and bugfixes - see ChangeLog.
+
 Version 1.2.1:
 - generate compiler warnings on deprecated functions (legacy isochronous).
 - bugfixes and optimizations.