The Mach-II team has announced that Mach-II 1.8 beta is now available for download, and they've already started working on versions 1.9 and 2.0 (with Mach-II 1.9 due out before the end of the year)!

Although I still consider myself a Mach-II novice, actually more of a hobbyist until I can get some more free time, I have to say that I am extremely impressed with Mach-II and its capabilities. Coming from a background with zero frameworks experience, I was able to have my first Mach-II sample application up and running in no time. Mach-II is an excellent framework, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

I'm getting ready to start playing with the 1.8 stuff, and I can't wait to see what's coming down the line in the future release(s). I would also like to give a big "Thank You" to everyone who is involved in Mach-II. You guys do a great job, and if I ever run in to you at a conference I'll buy you a beer! :-)