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+# GENERAL ISSUE: <!-- fill the title of regular issue -->
+
+## Bug Report
+
+- PMDK package version(s): <!-- fill this out -->
+- OS(es) version(s): <!-- fill this out -->
+- ndctl version(s): <!-- fill this out -->
+- kernel version(s): <!-- fill this out -->
+- compiler, libraries, packaging and other related tools version(s): <!-- fill this out -->
+<!-- fill in also other useful environment data -->
+
+## Describe the issue:
+
+<!-- fill this out -->
+
+## Actual behavior:
+
+<!-- fill this out -->
+
+## Expected behavior:
+
+<!-- fill this out -->
+
+## Additional information about Priority and Help Requested:
+
+Are you willing to submit a pull request with a proposed change? (Yes, No) <!-- check one if possible -->
+
+Requested priority: (Showstopper, High, Medium, Low) <!-- check one if possible -->