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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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WordPress 2.0.5 has been release with the name “Ronan”. It was name after jazz musicians to congratulate Ryan Boren on his new son.

WordPress 2.0.5 have about 50 bugfixes, which can be view here. This latest release consists mainly of minor bugfixes, minor feature enhancements, and a couple of database speedups. There is also a minor security fix.

If you experiencing Server 500 errors (or anything related to 302) in the admin screen after you have upgrade into 2.0.5, please download this plugin.

Need help on “how to upgrade?”. Visit here or here Have fun with Wordpress.