Wordpress 2.5 due in one week’s time

Posted by multippt

Looks like the next update for Wordpress 2.5 would be delayed by another week (i.e. to be released on 17th March instead of yesterday). According to the Wordpress trac (the system which tracks Wordpress developments), the new version of Wordpress is about 60% complete, with most issues addressed.

The new release of Wordpress 2.5 consist mainly of bug-fixes and some upgrades to the Wordpress administration system. In short:
-The installation procedure is now much cleaner and more nicer-looking.
-New encryption protection for passwords
-A cool-looking administration interface
-”Grouping” of more important tabs in the administration interface
-More visual feedback (e.g. comments icons to indicate a new comment was made)
-Tons of other enhancements

Another thing of note is that Wordpress 2.5 is developed alongside with 2.3.4. Of course, do not expect 2.3.4 to be released, since most features would probably be carried over to Wordpress 2.5.