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@@ -1562,6 +1562,31 @@ These commands can be useful if the ".elc" files are out of date
If no packages are marked, 'x' will install the package under point if
it isn't already, and remove it if it is installed.
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+*** New command 'package-vc-install'
+Packages can now be installed directly from source by cloning from a
+repository.
+
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+*** New command 'package-vc-link-directory'
+An existing checkout can now be loaded via package.el, by creating a
+symbolic link from the usual package directory to the checkout.
+
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+*** New command 'package-vc-prepare-patch'
+This command allows you to send patches to package maintainers, for
+packages checked out using 'package-vc-install'.
+
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+*** New command 'package-contact-maintainer'
+This command gives you a generic way to send messages to package
+maintainers.
+
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+*** New command 'package-report-bug'
+This command helps you compose an email for sending bug reports to
+package maintainers.
+
** Miscellaneous
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