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@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ Trunk (not on release branches yet)
 1.3 (not released yet)
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+- Fix the type of the C++ constant MPI::IN_PLACE.
 - Various enhancements to the openib BTL:
   - Added btl_openib_if_[in|ex]clude MCA parameters for
     including/excluding comma-delimited lists of HCAs and ports.