Lodz, July 19th 2007 -- The Midgard Project has released stable, 1.8.4 release version of the Midgard Open Source Content Management System.
Midgard 1.8.4 release includes major bugfixes [Read more about changes][1]. # Midgard Midgard is a capable open source content management system for running mid-to-high-end websites. In addition to the built-in content management features, Midgard also provides a highly object-oriented component architecture for building interactive web applications that integrate seamlessly with the website. Midgard provides unique technology so can be easily integrated with any kind of environment. From web applications ( Midgard CMS with its component framework - MidCOM ) to typical desktop ones ( Midgard Framework ). From personal blog to corporate portals and intranets. Midgard is also language independent and due to its powerfull architecture is proved as stable, secure and flexible solution implemented in high range of environmental targets: * PHP or Java applications * PHP extension * Apache module * GTK desktop applications * C++ applications. ## [Get started with Midgard 1.8 today][0] Midgard CMS provides a powerful toolkit for web publishing and building interactive web applications. The features include: * Comprehensive authoring tools * Website management * Multilingual support * User management and access control * Web development [Read][4] more about features and [learn how to create content][5]. # Planned for next releases * First alpha release of 2.0 branch : Q4/2007 * Automated database MgdSchema management and table initialization * Deprecation of the classic functional Midgard API in favor of MgdSchema and Query Builder * Deprecation of repligard, apache1 and PHP4 support. * Integrated midgard-java and mono package # Midgard resources * [Download page and changelog for latest release][1] * [Getting started with Midgard][2] * [Screenshots][5] * [Documentation][6] * [Bugs reporting][7] # User and developers support: * Mailing list * [Users' forum][2] * [Developers' forum][3] * IRC: #midgard on irc.freenode.net # About Midgard The Midgard Content Management Framework was initially released in May 1999, and has since gathered a sizable user and developer community. Midgard powers thousands of web sites ranging from simple organizational websites to major portals like New Zealand eGovernment site, Playbill or Maemo project. Midgard is being developed by an international team of professionals. Midgard's development team includes new media designers, system integrators and content management consultants. Midgard development is being supported by several commercial and governmental entities including the European Union. Piotr Pokora, Midgard release manager piotrek.pokora(at)gmail.com Henri Bergius, Midgard spokesman henri.bergius(at)iki.fi The Midgard Project <http://www.midgard-project.org> [0]: http://www.midgard-project.org/midgard/1.8/ [1]: http://www.midgard-project.org/download/1.8.html [2]: http://www.midgard-project.org/discussion/user-forum/ [3]: http://www.midgard-project.org/discussion/developer-forum/ [4]: http://www.midgard-project.org/midgard/1.8/features.html [5]: http://www.midgard-project.org/documentation/content-production-with-midcom/ [6]: http://www.midgard-project.org/documentation/ [7]: http://trac.midgard-project.org/report _______________________________________________ user mailing list [email protected] http://lists.midgard-project.org/mailman/listinfo/user
