[ANN] Release 8.1.0

[Mike Kerner]

The .1 doesn't do this one justice.  This is a big deal.

On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 1:34 PM, Skip Kimpel <skiplondon at gmail.com> wrote:

> Really, really excited about this release, especially sFTP and SMTP
> support!
>
> SKIP
>
> On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 12:14 PM, Mike Kerner <MikeKerner at roadrunner.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Oooooooooooooooooh, yeah.  8.1 is out.
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 12:11 PM, Peter TB Brett <
> peter.brett at livecode.com
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Dear list members,
> > >
> > > We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 8.1.0, our latest
> > > feature release.
> > >
> > > Read more about LiveCode 8.1 here:
> > > https://livecode.com/livecode-8-1-is-a-major-minor-release
> > >
> > > Getting the Release
> > > ===================
> > > You can get the release at https://downloads.livecode.com/livecode/ or
> > > via the automatic updater.
> > >
> > > Release Contents
> > > ================
> > > LiveCode 8.1 has several great new features:
> > >
> > > Faster, better networking with tsNet
> > > ------------------------------------
> > > In partnership with Tech Strategies, LiveCode Indy and Business
> editions
> > > now automatically use the new tsNet external to make your network-aware
> > > apps more reliable and responsive.
> > >
> > > Windows multimedia without QuickTime
> > > ------------------------------------
> > > A completely-rewritten Windows player object means that LiveCode 8.1
> has
> > > out-of-the-box video playback on Windows, Android, MacOS and iOS.
> > >
> > > Streamlined deployment
> > > ----------------------
> > > The updated and improved standalone builder automatically handles
> adding
> > > externals, extensions and script libraries to your app, and enables
> > > one-click deployment to all platforms.
> > >
> > > The full release notes are available from:
> > > http://downloads.livecode.com/livecode/8_1_0/LiveCodeNotes-8_1_0.pdf
> > >
> > > LiveCode 8.1.0 contains 2 additional bug fixes since the LiveCode 8.1.0
> > RC
> > > 2 release.
> > >
> > > Known issues
> > > ============
> > > * The Windows installer will fail when running from a network share
> > >
> > > * The browser widget does not work on 32-bit Linux
> > >
> > > * HTML5 standalones do not currently work when they contain extensions
> > > with dependencies
> > >
> > > * 64-bit standalones for Mac OS X do not have support for audio
> recording
> > > or the revVideoGrabber external
> > >
> > > Feedback
> > > ========
> > >
> > > Please report any bugs encountered on our Bugzilla at
> > > http://quality.livecode.com/
> > >
> > >
> > > Have fun!
> > >
> > > The LiveCode Team
> > >
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-- 
On the first day, God created the heavens and the Earth
On the second day, God created the oceans.
On the third day, God put the animals on hold for a few hours,
   and did a little diving.
And God said, "This is good."