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-This file provides some information on git branches.
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-wx3-warning : Adds a warning dialog IF audacity was compiled with wxWidgets 3.0 or higher. 
-reliability: Features for automated test and in-built monitoring, e.g of performancr, overruns and underruns.
-modules: Support for built-in modules and improvements to module support.