WordPress 2.8 Beta 1 is released

For those who are seriously into WordPress, the latest news is that WordPress 2.8 Beta version is up and running. As in the previous cases, it would be best to try this latest version under a trial setup, rather that applying it on a live blog or Website. It is safer to wait until the release candidates before using it on a live site.

Here are a few of the major features of Wordpress 2.8 Beta 1 version:

• The new version comes with a new Theme Installer routines
• The Plugin and Theme editors has been added with CodePress syntax highlighting
• Allows the use of Custom Header for the menu text and revise Default theme to indicate the changes
• It does not require confirmation when marking comment as spam
• It features Autosave page and post when the Command+S/Control is pressed
• Upgraded installer that assist users entering erroneous email addresses
• Displays absolute dates instead of the relative ones for the scheduled posts
• Displays the Tools menu for all users allowing them to use Turbo
• Requires a unique email address to Add/Edit users
• Handles more than one gallery in a single page.
• Provides for per page option for plugins
• Has case insensitive logins option