diff --git a/Documentation/RelNotes/2.49.0.txt b/Documentation/RelNotes/2.49.0.txt
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+Git v2.49 Release Notes
+=======================
+
+UI, Workflows & Features
+------------------------
+
+
+Performance, Internal Implementation, Development Support etc.
+--------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+Fixes since v2.48
+-----------------
+
+ * Other code cleanup, docfix, build fix, etc.
diff --git a/GIT-VERSION-GEN b/GIT-VERSION-GEN
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 #!/bin/sh
 
-DEF_VER=v2.48.0
+DEF_VER=v2.48.GIT
 
 LF='
 '
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