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+<!--
+If you want to report a bug, you are in the right place!
+
+If you need help or have a question, go here: https://github.com/libuv/help/new
+
+Please include code that demonstrates the bug and keep it short and simple.
+-->
+* **Version**: <!-- libuv version -->
+* **Platform**: <!-- `uname -a` (UNIX), or Windows version and machine type -->