Just wanted to post a heads up and let everyone know that I haven’t disappeared.   I usually try to post 1-2 times a day whenever possible, but I’ve been having some computer problems that required finding some parts.  I ended up having to buy them online, so now I’m just waiting for them to arrive.  For the moment, my computer access is very limited, but I hope to have things back to normal by the end of the week.  

Anyway, in the meantime, why don’t you check out this video from WordCamp Dallas about what is being worked on for WordPress 2.6.

[Video found via WPCandy]

I think maybe yesterday the WordPress crew was just trying to throw us off with the release of WordPress 2.5 RC3, because today at WordCamp Dallas, Matt Mullenweg announced that WordPress 2.5 is now available. The fact that the official release coincides with WordCamp almost seems planned.

Anyway, in order to get your copy, head over to WordPress.org, check out the new redesign, and upgrade your blog software!  Then come back here and share your thoughts on the new look and other changes.

WordPress.com users should have the upgrade within a week (though don’t expect it the next few days while the entire team is in Dallas).

I know I haven’t mentioned it yet, mostly because I am not able to attend.  (Can we have one of these in the midwest?) 
Anyway, if you live within driving distance of Dallas, Texas, I recommend you check out WordCamp Dallas starting tomorrow.  It goes for two days, and most of the big WordPress names will be in attendance.

For more information about WordCamp Dallas, you can check out the official page.

If you are able to attend and would like to share your impressions with our readers, please let us know!

Just a quick post to let you know that the third release candidate for WordPress 2.5 is now available.   If you want to try it out, you can download the zip file here.

I know this will disappoint some people because we were hoping to have it in time for WordCamp, but it is good to see they are taking the time to get everything right. Because WordPress 2.4 was skipped, this is like two releases at once.