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+### UNRELEASED
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+ * *fix:* add _configure_ script fallback for **--remote** check when cross-compiling (#120)
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 ### 1.9.7 - 2 December 2024
 
  * *feature:* new **--extra-display** option to update window and process titles ([#3](https://codeberg.org/a-j-wood/pv/issues/3), [#4](https://codeberg.org/a-j-wood/pv/issues/4))