Permissions is going to be depricated soon to lead way for the new permission system led in bukkit, until full details are known Permissions should be used. As soon as the new permissions full details for user/groups are known. I will write up on how to convert to the new system, and how to utilize the data you have inside of your Permissions files. Nodes are still going to be used, but in a different and new way. ... Waiting for more information.
WOO! I mean for official support. I can't wait for the steady releases to come out. I'm tired of having to update a billion plug-ins every day. I hope fill comes soon.