The Apache Commons Team is pleased to announce the release of Apache Commons Text 1.2. The Apache Commons Text open source software library provides a host of algorithms focused on working with strings and blocks of text. Source and binary distributions are available for download from the Apache Commons download site: http://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-text/download_text.cgi When downloading, please verify signatures using the KEYS file available at the above location when downloading the release. Alternatively the release can be pulled via maven: <groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId> <artifactId>commons-text</artifactId> <version>1.2</version> The release notes can be reviewed at: http://www.apache.org/dist/commons/text/RELEASE-NOTES.txt For complete information on Commons Text, including instructions on how to submit bug reports, patches, or suggestions for improvement, see the Apache Commons Text website: http://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-text/ Best regards, Rob Tompkins on behalf of the Apache Commons community