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 v3.0.4 - YYYY-MMM-DD (to be released)
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+ - Replaces AC_CHECK_FILE with 'test -f'
+   [Issue #1984 - @chuckwolber]
  - Fix inet addr handling on 64 bit big endian systems
    [Issue #1980 - @airween]
  - Fix tests on FreeBSD