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 - Templated entries should not be saved if the raw text is identical to the original template  [\#1652](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/issues/1652)
 - jrnl does not update version key in config file [\#1638](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/issues/1638)
+- jrnl should not create 0-length "encrypted" file on startup [\#1493](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/issues/1493)
+- Save empty journal on install instead of just creating a zero-length file [\#1690](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/pull/1690) ([micahellison](https://github.com/micahellison))
 - Don't save templated journal entries if the received raw text is the same as the template itself [\#1653](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/pull/1653) ([Briscoooe](https://github.com/Briscoooe))
 - Add tag to XML file when edited DayOne entry and is searchable afterward [\#1648](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/pull/1648) ([jonakeys](https://github.com/jonakeys))
 - Update version key in config file after version changes [\#1646](https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl/pull/1646) ([jonakeys](https://github.com/jonakeys))