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+# Puppet Quest Guide
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+## Release Notes
+
+### v1.0.0
+  * Initial release after migration to this repository. Content is now compatible with a Gitbook-based display format and the new gem quest tool.
+  * Screenshot updates for 2016.1 release.
+  * Various typo fixes and wording improvements.
+  * Changed setup and troubleshooting instructions to address VirtualBox I/O APIC issues.
+  * Fixed a few broken or overly-specific task specs.
+  * Pinned the dwerder-graphite module version to avoid future breaking changes.
+  * Added css styling for the Gitbook format.