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+# Mattermost Desktop Application Changelog
+
+## IN PROGRESS: Release v1.0.8 (Beta)
+
+The `electron-mattermost` project is now the official desktop application for the Mattermost open source project. 
+
+### Changes 
+- Renaming project from 'electron-mattermost' to  `desktop`
+
+### Known issues
+
+- Windows: File > About does not bring up version number dialog
+- Windows 10: Application does not appear in Windows volume mixer
+- All platforms: Embedded markdown images with `http://` do not render