WordPress 2.8 Out, Raises Usability Bar for Drupal 7
By: cmswire.com
What ho! Is that a new version of WordPress we spy? The answer is yes. But of course, you probably knew already; WordPress 2.8 was released for immediate download toward the end of last week. Just like most seasoned blogging platform fans, we’ve come to expect big things from the system. This time, the newest version not only fits the usual bill, it also presents some pretty stiff competition for other platforms like Drupal.
Named after the late trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, Wordpress 2.8 is certainly all jazzed up. After some tinkering, a few tweaks here and there, and over 790 bug fixes, “Baker” is being described as “a nice fit and finish release for WordPress with improvements to themes, widgets, taxonomies, and overall speed.” Let’s look at the major updates in detail:……….[read entire article]

