Neo4j has released a new server version, Neo4j 1.2 Milestone 4, to address demand from the non-Java community for an easier way to set up and run the database without requiring extensive Java knowledge. The new server offers various benefits, including easy setup, remote connectivity, integration with Linux and Windows services, an administration interface, and support for the Tinkerpop Gremlin scripting language. This release aims to make Neo4j more accessible and user-friendly, allowing developers to focus on building applications rather than managing the database infrastructure.