The PEAR group is happy to announce the release of the latest version of the popular package system for PHP - PEAR 1.5.0. Changes in the new version include extension enabling in php.ini, implementing TAP output option for run-tests command, recognize deprecated package/channel and display to user, and much more.

The community is also talking about the release:

• Greg Beaver's discussion of how this new version is "pushing the envelope".
• A release announcement from the International PHP Magazine website.

You can get the full information on this new release from the PEAR website or just head straight to the download page and grab the update.