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After several rounds of beta releases, Release Candidate 1 of WordPress 2.1 is available. Download it here.

What’s New In Version 2.1

• Much more efficient database code, faster than previous versions
• Autosave
• Tabbed editor
• Lossless XML import and export for moving between WordPress blogs
• WYSIWYG spellchecker
• Search engine blocker for private blogs
• You can set any “page” to be the front page of your site, and put the latest posts somewhere else
• Links can now have sub-categories
• Redesigned login screen
• More AJAX to make custom fields, moderation, deletions, etc all instant
• Pages can now be drafts, or private
• Minor admin redesign
• Upload manager
• Faster dashboard

WordPress 2.1 also includes over 550 bug fixes. You can give feedback on RC1 via the Testers Mailing List or the Beta Forum.

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