WordPress just released the 3.0 version of its software, but I've been in love with it for a while.That's because the release was named after a jazz genius, Thelonious Monk, in keeping with WP tradition. (2.7 = Coltrane.)
Monk, one of the founders of bebop, always had the coolest album covers, especially the classic one for "Underground,"
which finds the master playing an old piano in a rural hideout. He's armed with an AK 47 rifle, dynamite resting at his feet. Plenty of French wine about for thirsty resistance fighters. And a cow. Oh yeah, the music's insanely good as well, starting with the famed first track, (yet another) "Thelonious."
Anyway, WordPress' take on "Thelonious" brings in a badly needed new default theme, "Twenty Ten." For most of us who import themes, there are custom backgrounds, multisite functionality, bulk updates for plugins, a lighter interface. Adding up to something like 1,200 fixes and enhancements.
Staying current with WordPress always carries risk because developers take their time about updating plugins and themes. Meaning that that image gallery or calendar or Twitter thing might just go ka-blewy -- like some crafty musician dynamited it.
Check out this WordPress video about 3.0 "Thelonious":
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