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@@ -38,6 +38,23 @@
 
 * Python scripting
 
+  ** The function gdb.Write now accepts an optional keyword 'stream'.
+     This keyword, when provided, will direct the output to either
+     stdout, stderr, or GDB's logging output.
+
+  ** Parameters can now be be sub-classed in Python, and in particular
+     you may implement the get_set_doc and get_show_doc functions.
+     This improves how Parameter set/show documentation is processed
+     and allows for more dynamic content.
+
+  ** Symbols, Symbol Table, Symbol Table and Line, Object Files,
+     Inferior, Inferior Thread, Blocks, and Block Iterator APIs now
+     have an is_valid method.
+
+  ** Breakpoints can now be sub-classed in Python, and in particular
+     you may implement a 'stop' function that is executed each time
+     the inferior reaches that breakpoint.   
+
   ** New function gdb.lookup_global_symbol looks up a global symbol.
 
   ** GDB values in Python are now callable if the value represents a
@@ -165,6 +182,8 @@ Analog Devices, Inc. Blackfin Processor     bfin-*
 
   ** The --map-info flag lists all known core mappings.
 
+  ** CFI flashes may be simulated via the "cfi" device.
+
 *** Changes in GDB 7.2
 
 * Shared library support for remote targets by default