This release is based on the ACS 4.2 architecture. It has significant enhancements in architecture and functionality, and can run equally well on Oracle 8i or PostgreSQL 7. Specific enhancements include an object data type approach to data modeling, a modular package management system for building features in an incremental, reusable manner, a cascading templating system, a generalized permissions system, and numerous existing end-user components like forums, FAQs, news, e-commerce with modularized gateways to payment providers, and more.
