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 	* Version 5.3.1-cvs.
 
 	* Makefile.maint (GZIP_ENV): Add --rsyncable option.
+	(makefile-check): Escape a `$' in a diagnostic.
 
 	* configure.ac: Use AB_INIT (from autobuild).