what i mean is that you could have done 1.10 and not 2.0, so i'm trying to understand why.
Flip a coin?
More or less yes. This version has new and improved features but so had the earlier versions. I personally prefer 2.0 because:
1. The major number jump can be seen as cumulative from earlier minor number versions. If the substantial new features did not justify a major number change then nothing will and we would have 1.xxx forever.
2. Version 1.10 looks confusing. Is it bigger than 1.2.0?
BTW, at least the revamped publish project / package dialog feature is missing from release notes. Must add it later.