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+====================================================================
+{% trans -%}Windows Easy-Install Bundle 1.9.0 Release{%- endtrans %}
+====================================================================
+
+.. meta::
+   :author: idk
+   :date: 2022-08-28
+   :category: release
+   :excerpt: {% trans %}Windows Easy-Install Bundle 1.9.0 - Major Stability/Compatibility Improvements{% endtrans %}
+
+{% trans -%}
+This update includes the new 1.9.0 router and major quality-of-life improvements for bundle users
+{%- endtrans %}
+=================================================================================================
+
+{% trans -%}
+This release includes the new I2P 1.8.0 router and is based on Java 18.02.1.
+{%- endtrans %}
+
+{% trans -%}
+The old batch scripts have been phased out in favor of a more flexible and stable solution in the jpackage itself.
+This should fix all bugs related to path-finding and path-quoting which were present in the batch scripts. After
+you upgrade, the batch scripts can be safely deleted. They will be removed by the installer in the next update.
+{%- endtrans %}
+
+{% trans -%}
+A sub-project for managing browsing tools has been started:
+<a href="http://git.idk.i2p/idk/i2p.plugins.firefox">i2p.plugins.firefox</a> which has extensive capabilities
+for configuring I2P browsers automatically and stably on many platforms. This was used to replace the batch
+scripts but also functions as a cross-platform I2P Browser management tool. Contributions are welcome.
+{%- endtrans %}
+
+{% trans -%}
+This release improves compatibility with externally-running I2P routers such as those provided by the IzPack
+installer and by third-party router implementations such as i2pd. By improving external router discovery it
+requires less of a system's resources, improves start-up time, and prevents resource conflicts from occurring.
+{%- endtrans %}
+
+{% trans -%}
+Besides that, the profile has been updated to the latest version of the Arkenfox profile. I2P in Private
+Browsing and NoScript have both been updated. The profile has been restructured in order to allow for
+evaluating different configurations for different threat models.
+{%- endtrans %}