DSpace 4.0 is now available and can be downloaded from the following locations:-
You can also log on to the demo site and have a feel of the release for the three applications, XMLUI, JSPUI and XMLUI Mobile.
New features and improvements
- [new] REST API module based on JAX RS 1.0;
- [new] Request a Copy for files that are not yet available for public downloading;
- [new] DOI Support;
- Discovery formally replaces legacy Search & Browse;
- SWORDv2 module update;
- Improved command line features;
- Support simple embargo in AIP import/export;
- Support running handle server and application container on separate machines;
- Improvements to LDAP Authentication;
- Media filter generates better-looking thumbnails;
- Curation Task for Consuming Web Services;
JSPUI Specific:
- [new] A new Bootstrap-based default look and feel
- [new] Integrated PubMed, Arxiv and CrossRef metadata lookup
XMLUI Specific:
- Support simple embargo in item display;
- Language switch;
- Mobile Theme matures from beta;
DSpace 4.0 documentation is available here
