Microsoft Unity 2.1 - August 2012 Update

Release Notes

This optional update to Unity (2.1.505.2) contains the following fixes:

1. Addressing a thread safety issue:
http://unity.codeplex.com/discussions/328841

2. Improving debugging experience on System.Threading.Synchronization.LockException:
https://entlib.uservoice.com/forums/89245-general/suggestions/2377307-fix-the-system-threading-synchronizationlockexcep

3. Improving debugging experience through better error messaging when a type cannot be loaded:
http://unity.codeplex.com/workitem/9223

4. Supporting a scenario of performing a BuildUp() on an existing instance of a class that doesn’t have a public constructor:
http://unity.codeplex.com/workitem/9460

To make the update experience as simple as possible for users and to avoid the need for assembly binding redirects, we chose to only increment the assembly file version, not the .NET assembly version.

How to Get the Update

Via Nuget.
Symbols and source are available as a separate download under http://unity.codeplex.com/releases/view/31277

Learning More

The following learning resources are recommended:

• Reference Documentation (same as Unity 2.0)
• Migration Guide (from Unity 1.2 to Unity 2.x)
• Hands-on Labs (same as Unity 2.0)
• Community Codeplex forum

See also:

• Release Notes for Unity 2.1

Providing Feedback

Microsoft would appreciate feedback on any issues found, or any other general comments on this release.
To report a bug, use online Issue Tracker. Other feedback or questions can be posted on the Unity Codeplex forum.