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@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ What's new in Sudo 1.7?
     o a new -U flag can be used in conjunction with "sudo -l" to allow
       root (or a user with "sudo ALL") list another user's privileges.
 
+ * A uid may now be used anywhere a username is valid.
+
  * The "secure_path" run-time Defaults option has been restored.
 
  * Password and group data is now cached for fast lookups.