Announce v2.7.4b1

Author: jeff5

download.md

@@ -19,9 +19,17 @@ For information on installing see [Installation](installation).
 This version is supported on Java 8 (minimum) and 11.
 
 
-## Current Release Candidate or Beta
-There is no current release candidate or beta.
-A build from the repository will identify as Jython 2.7.4a1-something.
+## Current Beta Version
+A beta version is available (Jython 2.7.4b1).
+It can be downloaded here:
+- [Jython Installer](https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/python/jython-installer/2.7.4b1/jython-installer-2.7.4b1.jar) - Use this to install Jython.
+  ([metadata](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-installer/2.7.4b1/jar))
+- [Jython Standalone](https://repo1.maven.org/maven2/org/python/jython-standalone/2.7.4b1/jython-standalone-2.7.4b1.jar) - Use this to run Jython without installing or to embed Jython in a Java application.
+  ([metadata](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-standalone/2.7.4b1/jar))
+- You may cite Jython 2.7.4b1 as a
+  [dependency in your Maven or Gradle build](https://search.maven.org/artifact/org.python/jython-slim/2.7.4b1/jar).
+
+A build from the repository will identify as Jython 2.7.4b2-something.
 
 
 ## Previous Versions

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@@ -4,6 +4,13 @@ title: News
 
 ## News
 
+### Jython 2.7.4 beta (v2.7.4b1 April 2024)
+
+A beta release is now available for Jython 2.7.4 at [Maven Central](https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:org.python).
+It is tested against Java 8 and Java 11.
+Thanks to all those who have helped identify and fix bugs.
+
+
 ### Jython 2.7.3 release (v2.7.3 September 2022)
 
 A new full release is now available for Jython 2.7.3 at