diff --git a/resources/linux/debian/control.in b/resources/linux/debian/control.in
index 5d8812124..bd8c83c49 100644
--- a/resources/linux/debian/control.in
+++ b/resources/linux/debian/control.in
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ Architecture: <%= arch %>
 Installed-Size: <%= installedSize %>
 Maintainer: <%= maintainer %>
 Description: <%= description %>
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