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1: Date-Calc
   Gregorian calendar date calculations
   Version: 6.3
   Released: 2009-10-31
   Repo: ActiveState Package Repository

2: Date-Calc
   Gregorian calendar date calculations
   Version: 6.3
   Repo: trouchelle

C:\ppm install 1                           # install "1" (from AS) rather than "2 
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