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 ## Upgrading From 4.0 to 4.1
 
+- Update `composer.json` to require `"laravel/framework": "4.1.*"` 
 - `composer update`.
 - Replace `public/index.php`, `artisan.php`.
 - Add new `expire_on_close` option to `session` configuration file.