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@@ -8,12 +8,12 @@ darshan-2.2.8
   been updated, especially in the DARSHAN_POST_LINK_OPTS variable.  Please
   update your module file accordingly when upgrading from 2.2.7 or earlier 
   on Cray platforms.
-* Improved ability to analyze the activity to particular files opened by an
-  application
+* Improved ability to analyze I/O activity related to particular files 
+  opened by an application
   - darshan-summary-per-file.sh script to generate a separate pdf summary for
-    each file opened by an application, developed by Rob Latham.
+    each file opened by an application. Developed by Rob Latham.
   - Added --file-list and --file-list-detailed options to darshan-parser to 
-    lists files present within a log file along with summary statistics.
+    list files opened by an application along with brief statistics
   - Added --file option to darshan-convert to filter out activity for a
     specific file from a Darshan log
 * Add wrappers for POSIX AIO operations (fixes tracking of underlying POSIX