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+things to do for v0.10
+----------------------
+
+plugin support;
+
+  load plugins in a funny namespace
+  let them register the "hooks" they want to run in
+
+
+data command
+  
+  how to spool the file?
+
+... 
+
+
+
+TRACE in Constants.pm is not actually being used.
+
+
+
+Plugin Documentation!
+