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Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of WebKitGTK/DependenciesPolicy

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6	6	In effect, it means that WebKit updates will be buildable for any particular distribution for roughly three years. (We will consider lengthening this support period up to five years if requested by a distribution that intends to provide WebKit security updates during this time.)
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8		This policy applies to runtime dependencies to ensure smooth updates for users. It does not apply to the build toolchain. A compiler other than the default compiler in an otherwise-supported distribution may be required to build.
	8	This policy applies both to the default toolchain and the runtime dependencies to ensure smooth updates for users. But the requirement of "one year after the release" does not apply to the default toolchain. On that extra year of support a compiler other than the default one in an otherwise-supported distribution may be required to build.
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