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1.11 -> 1.12
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+Java 7 or later is minimum runtime required
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BATIK-1203: ImageTagRegistry forgets to reinitialize cache
BATIK-1251: Correct policy file in Squiggle
BATIK-1253: build.sh referenced from build.xml
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Requirements
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- o A Java 1.6 or later compatible virtual machine for your operating system.
+ o A Java 7 or later compatible virtual machine for your operating system.
Optional Libraries
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