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 Release notes
 =============
 
-unreleased
-----------
+1.0rc2
+------
 
 * The CPU speed in the pipistrello gateware has been reduced from 83 1/3 MHz to
   75 MHz. This will reduce the achievable sustained pulse rate and latency