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 device drivers and framework consumers.
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+man:geli[8] now reports the use of accelerated software cryptography (such as AES-NI on x86 CPUs) as "accelerated software" rather than "hardware".
+This is purely a change in naming, and does not imply reduced performance or support. gitref:a3d565a1188f[repository=src] {{< sponsored "Chelsio Communications" >}}
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 Removed support for Kerberos GSS algorithms deprecated by RFCs 6649 and 8429.
 gitref:dee3aa83d1b6[repository=src] {{< sponsored "Chelsio Communications" >}}