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 .. current developments
 
+v1.5.3
+====================
+
+**Changed:**
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+* Many build system improvements, including making COIN optional.
+
+
+
+
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-**Added:** None
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-**Changed:**
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-* Many build system improvements, including making COIN optional.
-
-**Deprecated:** None
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-**Removed:** None
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-**Fixed:** None
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-**Security:** None