The first candidate (RC0) for the final build of KN has been released.  To access the new build login to the Microsoft Connect site (https://connect.microsoft.com/knbeta) and follow the Downloads link on the left hand side to access the software package and documentation. This release features the following enhancements:

• Back-off functionality to improve the user experience when they are performing activities on their machines.
• Various performance enhancements on both the client and server.
• Improved keyword quality and generation.
• An inner circle web parts that highlights people closest to you and who are most likely to assist with your query.