Art-J Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 What a question. Lol. Multiple times we've had 1.5.x stable and OB getting patched up to the same sub-version number at the same time on the same day (and thus distributed from ED website for all newcomers), hence my question. I know it sounds crazy, but apparently (looking at FB posts as well), this particular fragment of Wags' statement made things even more confusing. Raven's theory sounds very plausible, but a bit of a confirmation would be nice. i7 9700K @ stock speed, single GTX1070, 32 gigs of RAM, TH Warthog, MFG Crosswind, Win10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven68 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Raven's theory sounds very plausible, but a bit of a confirmation would be nice. I can understand that. I assume Matt or Sith will come in and clean up any confusion. Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6(Assume the latest driver version) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 10 Professional Oculus Rift-S /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. In order to avoid confusion and any update issues, DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). The current Open Beta will be updated to DCS World 2.5 Open Beta, the Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior Producer I just stumbled across this. Why is this burried in the forums and not under official updates or sent out as part of the newsletter? We have been waiting on 2.5 for a year now and I would imagine an announcement like this would be bigger news. i5 7600K @4.8GHz | 1080 Ti | 32GB 3200MHz | SSD | DCS SETTINGS | "COCKPIT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Zach Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I just stumbled across this. Why is this burried in the forums and not under official updates or sent out as part of the newsletter? We have been waiting on 2.5 for a year now and I would imagine an announcement like this would be bigger news.There's a post on FB. Where was this burried in the forums? Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 3090, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 32GB DDR4-3200, Samsung 860 EVO, Samsung 970 EVO 250GB Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 There's a post on FB. Where was this burried in the forums? In this forum thread, page 70. I would think this news deserves it’s own post and sticky instead of randomly posting it in the New Caucasus Map thread. i5 7600K @4.8GHz | 1080 Ti | 32GB 3200MHz | SSD | DCS SETTINGS | "COCKPIT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDieing Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 As requested, the post for the ones that missed it due to the massive HYPE :) Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. In order to avoid confusion and any update issues, DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). The current Open Beta will be updated to DCS World 2.5 Open Beta, the Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior Producer ''Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.'' Erich Fromm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team Wags Posted December 17, 2017 ED Team Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). In other words, DCS World 2.5 will replace DCS World 1.5 Stable. The current 1.5.8 Open Beta will be updated to be DCS World 2.5 Open Beta. As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. DCS 2.1 Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules under DCS World 2.x will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 2.2. Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior Producer 1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). In other words, DCS World 2.5 will replace DCS World 1.5 Stable. The current 1.5.8 Open Beta will be updated to be DCS World 2.5 Open Beta. As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. DCS 2.1 Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules under DCS World 2.x will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 2.2. Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior Producer Thanks Matt! Merry Christmas to you buddy. (Would be nice if we got some rain in Phoenix, or Snow in the mountains). ;):thumbup: MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven68 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Wow an update to the update! As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. This takes the guess work out of it, 2.5 will go public day one! Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6(Assume the latest driver version) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 10 Professional Oculus Rift-S /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitormouraa Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). In other words, DCS World 2.5 will replace DCS World 1.5 Stable. The current 1.5.8 Open Beta will be updated to be DCS World 2.5 Open Beta. As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. DCS 2.1 Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules under DCS World 2.x will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 2.2. Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior Producer Thanks you Matt! SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks for the update matt, nice to have a plan. Meanwhile my rigs just blown up, spat the dummy after 6 yrs loyal service :cry: I recon it's going to be a month until I can get a new one built so good timing on that score......bad timing in so far as no DCS for me all over the Christmas break, thats going to be tough.....but lots of good things to look forward to and 2.5 on a new rig should look sweet..... System :- i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12 core, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz, 24GB Asus ROG Strix Geforce RTX 3090, 1x 500GB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, 1x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, Corsair 1000W RMx Series Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU, Windows 10. VIRPIL VPC WarBRD Base with HOTAS Warthog Stick and Warthog Throttle, VIRPIL ACE Interceptor Pedals, VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base with a Hawk-60 Grip, HP Reverb G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooch Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Will user settings and key binds get automatically transferred to the new 2.5? If so then from which version, 1.5 or 2.2? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeCuvier Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 @Wags: You say that modules will be "copied over" from 2.2. That seems strange to me. I'm sure that not everybody in the community has even istalled 2.2. And personally, I don't have all "my" modules installed in 2.2. It would seem more logical to me to import modules (except Nevada and Normandy maps) from the stable version 1.5 (which has just been updated to 1.5.8). But in the end, if 2.2 is the source then I will have to make sure I have all my modules set up in 2.2. We also need clarity on which version of "Saved Games" data will be used for 2.5. I'm currently maintaining these data for the 3 versions of DCS, and I need to know which one to focus on for maintenance quality. LeCuvier Windows 10 Pro 64Bit | i7-4790 CPU |16 GB RAM|SSD System Disk|SSD Gaming Disk| MSI GTX-1080 Gaming 8 GB| Acer XB270HU | TM Warthog HOTAS | VKB Gladiator Pro | MongoosT-50 | MFG Crosswind Pedals | TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDieing Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 @Wags: You say that modules will be "copied over" from 2.2. That seems strange to me. I'm sure that not everybody in the community has even istalled 2.2. And personally, I don't have all "my" modules installed in 2.2. It would seem more logical to me to import modules (except Nevada and Normandy maps) from the stable version 1.5 (which has just been updated to 1.5.8). But in the end, if 2.2 is the source then I will have to make sure I have all my modules set up in 2.2. We also need clarity on which version of "Saved Games" data will be used for 2.5. I'm currently maintaining these data for the 3 versions of DCS, and I need to know which one to focus on for maintenance quality. The Updater is a pretty powerful tool, it will search for identical files that are already downloaded and will copy them where needed. ''Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.'' Erich Fromm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dragon-DK Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I love it. Thanks Matt and thanks ED for your hard and awesome work. :thumbup::thumbup: Intel I7 4770K, Evga 1080 FE, win10 64Pro, 32GB ram, TracIR 5, Hotas Warthog, MFD Cougar x2, MFG Crosswind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow KT Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Great stuff, it will be just after finals for me :music_whistling: Keep up the great work and have a well deserved holiday :thumbup: Ow, and by this I understand that DCS 2.5 will be released as a stable (non EA, Beta/Alpha) version from the get go (as Beta and Stable will be on the same version) 'Shadow' Everybody gotta be offended and take it personally now-a-days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwd2 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 @Wags, do we need to De-Activate the PayDLC-Campaigns (which only works on the Caucasus Map) under 1.5.x before we can/should install DCS World 2.5.x? Playing: F-16C Intel i7-13700KF, 64GB DDR5 @5600MHz, RTX 4080 ZOTAC Trinity, WIN 11 64Bit Prof. Squadron "Serious Uglies" / Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/2WccwBh Ghost0815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fri13 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). In other words, DCS World 2.5 will replace DCS World 1.5 Stable. The current 1.5.8 Open Beta will be updated to be DCS World 2.5 Open Beta. As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. DCS 2.1 Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules under DCS World 2.x will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 2.2. Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior Producer That information made my year.... Knowing that at the february I can have a my-time by knowing that I can prepare to for it in late january once the official release is out. So I still can be prepared that things get pushed forward by unknown problems.... i7-8700k, 32GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 2x 2080S SLI 8GB, Oculus Rift S. i7-8700k, 16GB 2666Mhz DDR4, 1080Ti 11GB, 27" 4K, 65" HDR 4K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) Just need a date so I can book the time off at work. @Wags, do we need to De-Activate the PayDLC-Campaigns (which only works on the Caucasus Map) under 1.5.x before we can/should install DCS World 2.5.x? It's linked to the pc not the game so it should be good. Edited December 17, 2017 by joey45 The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_schepper_ Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Dear all, DCS World 2.5 News Update Work is going well with the updated Caucasus map and the summer map is ready to go! However, there is still work to do on the Spring, Autumn, and Winter maps. Much of this revolves around integration of the new SpeedTree tech. This is a rather time consuming process and is not just a case of just dropping in new tech. Additionally, a lot of work continues on updating the hundreds of missions and campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units and their routes out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible. Finally, we have the holiday season fast approaching, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones. Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by late-January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise. DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). In other words, DCS World 2.5 will replace DCS World 1.5 Stable. The current 1.5.8 Open Beta will be updated to be DCS World 2.5 Open Beta. As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. DCS 2.1 Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported. Modules under DCS World 2.x will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 2.2. Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected. Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5. Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam. Thanks, Matt “Wags” Wagner Eagle Dynamic SA, Senior ProducerFor me this is verry good news because the first weekend off februari we have the winter lan. :) So that would be so nice to have the 2.5 ... really happy to get it before that weekend i know what campain i am gonna play in the new updated map Thank for that info :) ---------------------------------------------------------- i7 2600K oc 4.7g / asus gtx 1080 gaming x+ / 16gig ram / ssd 500gig / oculus rift / jetseat se / saitek rudder ((next upgrade)mfg crosswind) / logitech warthog hotas + 20cm extention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom88 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Glad to hear The DCS Team will be able to enjoy Christmas Holidays with Thier Families. Thank You for the very upfront and Candid update,All The very Best to The DCS Community in The New Year. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcpino Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 @Wags Are you going to use Vulkan API technology in 2.5? I hope so, my AMD card would love it too Enviado desde mi Lenovo Z90a40 mediante Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 That's one way to interpret it, but what about the "NOT an update to an existing version" phrase then? Wags, I applaud your attempt to reduce confusion, but really, you couldn't have made a more confusing statement within two sentences :D. Are we getting 2.5 stable and 2.5 OB on the release day? What a question. Lol. So 2.5 will never be a Stable Release? That doesn't make sense. DCS 1.5 RELEASE -> Legacy Unsupoorted DCS 1.5 OPEN BETA -> DCS 2.5 OPEN BETA DCS 2.5 RELEASE -> NEW INSTALLER DCS 2.0 OPEN ALPHA -> DISCONTINUED Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulding Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 good new I'm so happy thanks wags for info :thumbup: :drunk: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]:alien:My dailymotion channel:http://www.dailymotion.com/buldingm :pilotfly: and youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/buldingm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davee Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 DCS 1.5 RELEASE -> Legacy Unsupoorted DCS 1.5 OPEN BETA -> DCS 2.5 OPEN BETA DCS 2.5 RELEASE -> NEW INSTALLER DCS 2.0 OPEN ALPHA -> DISCONTINUED Can't have it much clearer. The reading comprehension for some is astounding. . . . . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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