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+Version 1.0.4 (11 Nov 2022)
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+  * update python requirements.txt with minimum versions for numpy and pandas
+  * addition of progress bar indicator in web-based GUI (#8)
+  * reduced default content for web-based GUI to reduce load times (#9)
+  * minor packaging and CI updates 
+  * variety of documentatinon updates  
+
+Version 1.0.3 (07 Nov 2022)
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+  * initial Omniperf release
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