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@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@ What's New in Python 2.1 final?
   with pdb, in either the shell window or the *Python* window, the
   source file and line will be tracked by an arrow.
 
+- After a public outcry, assignment to __debug__ is no longer illegal;
+  instead, a warning is issued.  It will become illegal in 2.2.
+
 - New port: SCO Unixware 7, by Billy G. Allie.
 
 - Updated the RISCOS port.