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 # Keyman Version History
 
+## 16.0.39 alpha 2022-07-27
+
+* chore(linux): Update debian changelog (#6996)
+
 ## 16.0.38 alpha 2022-07-26
 
 * feat(developer): add hint support to Touch Layout Editor and schema (#6936)
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-16.0.39
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+16.0.40
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