This is from the 0.2.8.3 branch of development. It is the most recent
LTS (Long Term Support) branch. While it is the most recent LTS branch,
it will receive security fixes, adaptions to new compilers and Linux
versions and some less important bugfixes.

Target audience for this series are mostly Linux distributors who do not
want to upgrade to 0.2.9 just yet. If you are in that camp and need help
integrating the changes into your build, contact us.