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+strongswan-4.2.1
+----------------
+
+- re-implemented cachecrls=yes.
+
+- set DPD defaults to dpd_delay=30s and dpd_timeout=150s.
+
+- fixed a couple of minor bugs.
+
+
 strongswan-4.2.0
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