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@@ -5,6 +5,15 @@ This file is maintained and copyrighted by M. Warner Losh
 of file for further details.  For commonly done items, please see the
 COMMON ITEMS: section later in the file.
 
+20011103:
+	Most of the awk issues have been resolved.  Some rough
+	edges may be left, but for the most part things should be
+	back to "normal." For CURRENT's usual definition of "normal.
+
+20011030:
+	Awk has been upgraded to the one true awk from bell labs.  Expect
+	choppy waves in the upgrade process.
+
 20011030:
 	The asr driver problem has been resolved.