http://backpress.org/
The core WordPress / bbPress features broken out into their own (sort of) framework. Interesting if building something resembling WordPress but a little off-piste.
http://talkpress.com/
TalkPress VIP is a bbPress forum hosting service from Automattic / WordPress.com. Starts from $1'000/mth plus $1'500 setup. Application process, not all sites accepted, like WordPress.com VIP.
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/22/automattic-lands-massive-295m-for-wordpress-other-products/
TechCrunch on Automattic's raising $29.5 million dollars.
http://gigaom.com/2008/01/22/wordpresscom-creator-raises-29m/
GigaOm post on Automattic raising $29.5 million dollars of investment.
http://www.quantcast.com/p-18-mFEk4J448M/traffic/sites
QuantCast stats on the WordPress.com hosted network
http://buddypress.org/
BuddyPress is a series of plugins which transform a vanilla WordPress MU installation into a social network. It's due for final release around Dec 2008.
http://automattic.com/services/support-network/
Automattic offers support services for WordPress and WordPress MU (Multi-User) through the Automattic Support Network. $2'500 basic, or $5'000 premium per person per year. Premium includes performance tuning, enhancements, etc.
