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+++ b/README
@@ -48,6 +48,11 @@ BIND 9
         For up-to-date release notes and errata, see
         http://www.isc.org/software/bind9/releasenotes
 
+BIND 9.6-ESV-R9 (Extended Support Version)
+
+	BIND 9.6-ESV-R9 is a maintenance release, fixing bugs in BIND
+	9.6-ESV-R8.
+
 BIND 9.6-ESV-R8 (Extended Support Version)
 
         BIND 9.6-ESV-R8 includes several bug fixes and patches security