The default user interface in this release is now "ribbon", similar to Microsoft Office. The user can however switch back to the "menu bar/tool bar" user interface in the Tools Options.
Organic links are using a spline to create a much more attractive look of the maps. The link thickness changes from the central idea to the branches and the link colour is interpolated between the levels.
The clipart has been completely reviewed and improved.
"Sandwich", "Sideways" are two additional layout options.