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- configure: minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.2r now

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# User Rev Content
1 michael 9067 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2019-??-??)
2     o) Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
3     defined in 'serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file' or if that file is missing
4 michael 9095 o) The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
5     the 'connect::timeout' configuration directive
6 michael 9123 o) OpenSSL now runs in automatic curve selection mode if no curve is defined
7     in 'serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve'
8 michael 9124 o) Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.2r now
9 michael 9067
10    
11 michael 9042 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
12 michael 8966 o) The 'general::tkline_expire_notices' configuration directive has been
13     replaced with user mode 'X'. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
14     operators with that mode set
15 michael 9041 o) Fixed issue with '/rehash conf' creating duplicated class entries
16     instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
17 michael 9051 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjEbq
18 michael 8966
19    
20 michael 8934 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
21 michael 8502 o) The 'class::number_per_ip', 'class::max_local' and 'class::max_global'
22     configuration directives have been replaced with just 'class::number_per_ip_local'
23 michael 8811 and 'class::number_per_ip_global'. The 'class::max_local' basically was
24     redundant as it had the same functionality as 'class::number_per_ip'
25 michael 8697 o) Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
26 michael 8787 o) The 'general::ignore_bogus_ts' configuration option has been deprecated
27 michael 8820 o) TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
28     the openssl and gnutls module
29 michael 8824 o) Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
30     o) Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
31 michael 8865 o) The 'serverinfo::vhost' and 'serverinfo:vhost6' configuration directives have
32     been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
33     in the connect {} block
34     o) The 'connect::vhost' configuration directive has been renamed to 'connect::bind'
35 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVk
36 michael 8502
37    
38 michael 8489 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
39 michael 8490 o) Added "STATS s" to show configured pseudo {} blocks
40 michael 8467 o) Implemented channel mode 'N' which prevents users from changing their
41     nick while in a channel with that mode set
42 michael 8482 o) Services clients are now shown with 'is a Network Service' in "WHOIS"
43 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVt
44 michael 8456
45    
46 michael 8427 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
47 michael 8215 o) irc-operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
48     and /whois even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
49 michael 8268 o) RPL_WELCOME now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
50 michael 8319 o) Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
51 michael 8352 o) Added --enable-efence switch to allow easy linking with the
52     electric fence memory debugger library
53 michael 8375 o) "JOIN 0" is no longer supported
54 michael 8374 o) Fixed bug where ircd would not remove RPL_WHOISOPERATOR based svstags
55     when deoppering
56 michael 8410 o) Fixed 'unknown closes' statistic in "STATS t" showing invalid values sometimes
57 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVq
58 michael 8215
59    
60 michael 8085 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
61 michael 8049 o) Implemented channel mode 'L'. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
62     extended ban list size specified with the new 'channel::max_bans_large'
63     configuraton option. This mode can be set only by irc-operators or servers.
64     o) Implemented channel mode 'u' which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
65     to non-chanops everywhere
66     o) Fixed an issue with "TRACE" where remote servers would reply with RPL_TRACEUSER
67     numerics containing UIDs
68     o) "STATS z" now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
69 michael 8070 o) Added support for remote "ETRACE"
70 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVO
71 michael 8049
72    
73 michael 7917 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
74 michael 7901 o) The 'general::default_floodtime' configuration option has been added
75     along with the "SET FLOODTIME" command. These allow to fine-tune the
76     message throttling better
77 michael 7917 o) Fixed an issue with /invite not showing the list of channels the
78     sender is invited to
79 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVG
80 michael 7901
81    
82 michael 7832 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
83 michael 7709 o) "INFO" now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
84 michael 7765 o) Added 'channel::max_invites' configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
85     for more information.
86 michael 7800 o) INVITE expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
87     the 'channel::invite_expire_time' configuration directive
88 michael 7769 o) /whois notices to operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
89     to see them
90 michael 7782 o) The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes
91     to support multibyte encodings better
92 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVZ
93 michael 7709
94 michael 7769
95 michael 7688 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
96 michael 7650 o) Fixed a possible server name leak in "WHO" with server hiding enabled
97     o) "WHO" now allows opers to search by IP address
98 michael 7657 o) Admins no longer can see IP addresses in "STATS P" with
99     'serverhide::hide_server_ips' enabled
100 michael 7662 o) User mode 'n' now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
101 michael 9017 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRVC
102 michael 7650
103    
104 michael 7617 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
105 michael 7578 o) Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid LIST options
106 michael 7619 o) Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in "STATS z"
107 michael 9024 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRSx
108 michael 7578
109    
110 michael 7545 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
111 michael 7518 o) Fixed core on "REHASH CONF" with 'general::whowas_history_length'
112     set to 0
113 michael 7619 o) Fixed possible core on "INVITE" with 'channel::max_channels' set to 0
114 michael 9024 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRSp
115 michael 7518
116    
117 michael 7491 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
118     o) Added 'general::whowas_history_length' configuration option which
119 michael 7452 allows to define the maximum length of the WHOWAS nickname history
120 michael 7465 o) Services are now allowed to override 'general::min_nonwildcard',
121     and 'general::min_nonwildcard_simple' settings
122 michael 7491 o) Minor updates to help files
123 michael 9024 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjRSj
124 michael 7452
125    
126 michael 7365 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
127 michael 7359 o) Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
128     for providing a box for testing purposes.
129 michael 7342 o) Fixed an assert with empty user = "" directives in auth {} blocks
130 michael 7359 o) "STATS z" now shows allocated listeners
131 michael 7362 o) Fixed bug where 'can_flood' auth {} flags did not work on channels
132 michael 9024 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjR9v
133 michael 7333
134    
135 michael 7301 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
136 michael 7242 o) Fixed server clustering
137 michael 7297 o) Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
138     o) Improvements to libGeoIP support:
139     - Works now with IPv6 addresses
140     - Added 'libgeoip_database_options', 'libgeoip_ipv4_database_file',
141     and 'libgeoip_ipv6_database_file' configuration directives to the
142     serverinfo {} block
143     o) Further improvements to GnuTLS support
144 michael 9024 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjR9f
145 michael 7242
146    
147 michael 7203 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
148 michael 7135 o) Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
149     intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
150     to be disabled explicitely by using the --disable-openssl switch.
151 michael 7205 o) Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
152     o) Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
153 michael 7079 o) Added support for remote REHASH: REHASH <server> <option>
154     o) Added 'rehash:remote' irc-operator privilege flag
155 michael 7080 o) Added 'rehash' type to shared {} blocks
156 michael 7162 o) Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
157 michael 9024 o) For a full list of all changes in this release, see https://git.io/fjR9J
158 michael 7079
159    
160 michael 7040 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
161 michael 7009 #######################################################################
162     o) IMPORTANT: Character case mapping is 'ascii' now. It is recommended
163     to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
164     desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
165     #######################################################################
166 michael 6918 o) Added channel mode +T which forbids NOTICEs to be sent to a channel
167 michael 6945 o) Fixed minor SVSTAG memory leak
168 michael 6954 o) Fixed broken PART message blocking mechanism
169 michael 6959 o) ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
170     /etc/resolv.conf
171 michael 6980 o) The -klinefile, -dlinefile, etc. switches didn't work at all
172 michael 7040 o) Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
173 michael 6993 o) Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
174     o) Made idle time look nicer in "STATS v|p" by using a formatted time string
175     o) 'general::ts_warn_delta', and 'general::ts_max_delta' can be set to 0 now
176 michael 7010 o) Several code cleanups and optimizations. Improved documentation
177 michael 6918
178    
179 michael 6818 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
180 michael 6770 o) Implemented IRCv3.2 invite-notify extension
181 michael 6780 o) Implemented IRCv3.2 chghost extension
182 michael 6795 o) Added channel::invite_delay_channel configuration option
183 michael 6770
184    
185 michael 6737 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
186 michael 6639 #######################################################################
187     o) IMPORTANT: renamed 'serverhide::links_delay' configuration directive
188     to 'serverhide::flatten_links_delay'
189     #######################################################################
190     o) Added 'serverhide::flatten_links_file' configuration option
191     o) Fixed bug where changing 'serverhide::flatten_links_delay' on runtime
192     would not have any effect
193 michael 6577 o) mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction
194 michael 6596 with the -s and -l switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
195 michael 7013 o) Removed CHALLENGE in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
196 michael 6596 operator {} blocks
197 michael 6688 o) RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
198     to the DH param file
199 michael 6720 o) Added missing irc-operator privilege flags to /stats o. For a full list
200     of flags see doc/reference.conf
201 michael 6577
202    
203 michael 6538 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
204 michael 6479 ########################################################################
205     o) IMPORTANT: database files and links.txt are now stored in /var/lib
206     instead of /etc, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
207     to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
208 michael 6486 ########################################################################
209 michael 6479 o) IMPORTANT: the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
210     following channel {} block configuration directives:
211     'default_split_user_count', 'default_split_server_count',
212     'no_create_on_split', 'no_join_on_split'
213 michael 6486 ########################################################################
214 michael 5986 o) Added 'xline_exempt' to auth {} block flags
215 michael 6639 o) 'serverinfo::sid' is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
216 michael 6246 generated based on the server's name and description
217     o) Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
218 michael 6249 o) If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
219 michael 6486 '-fstack-protector-strong' instead of '-fstack-protector'
220 michael 6529 o) Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
221 michael 6342 o) Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
222 michael 6639 o) 'class::connectfreq' now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
223 michael 6401 o) Implemented IRCv3.1 account-notify extension
224 michael 6639 o) The 'general::oper_pass_resv' configuration directive has been deprecated
225 michael 6479 in favor of the new 'join:resv', and 'nick:resv' irc-operator flags.
226     See doc/reference.conf for more information.
227     o) Added 'resv', and 'unresv' irc-operator flags. Previously, all
228 michael 6491 irc-operators were allowed to RESV and UNRESV, regardless of configured
229 michael 6479 privileges.
230 michael 6487 o) Added 'close' to irc-operator flags
231 michael 6516 o) ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
232 michael 5986
233    
234 michael 5974 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
235 michael 5896 o) ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
236 michael 6639 have at least 'general::min_nonwildcard' non-wildcard characters in it
237 michael 5816 o) Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
238     they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
239     operators that don't have administrator privileges
240     o) The GLINE/GUNGLINE commands have been removed. KLINE in conjunction
241     with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
242     way to add global user@host mask based server bans
243 michael 5984 o) Added dline_min_cidr, dline_min_cidr6, kline_min_cidr, and kline_min_cidr6
244     configuration options to the general {} block
245 michael 5844 o) Fixed bug where a REHASH would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
246     been set with the XLINE/RESV commands
247 michael 5873 o) Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
248 michael 6639 o) The 'general::havent_read_conf' configuration directive has been removed
249 michael 5945 o) Various code cleanups
250 michael 5793
251    
252 michael 5781 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
253 michael 5771 o) Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the BMASK inter-server command
254 michael 5772 o) Fixed undefined behavior in the HELP command module which could
255     lead to stack corruption
256 michael 5781 o) Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
257 michael 5771
258    
259 michael 5740 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
260     o) INFO now shows configured values of 'max_watch' and 'stats_m_oper_only'
261 michael 5632 o) WHOWAS now shows IP addresses to irc operators
262 michael 5637 o) Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
263     limit of max WHOWAS entries to be returned
264 michael 5735 o) Code cleanups and performance improvements
265 michael 5629
266    
267 michael 5617 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
268 michael 5606 o) Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
269     the ircd.conf with configured pseudo {} blocks
270    
271    
272 michael 5594 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
273 michael 5578 o) Added SVSTAG command which services may use to add tags to users which can
274     be seen in /whois
275 michael 6639 o) Added 'oper::whois' configuration option which allows to override the default
276 michael 5559 RPL_WHOISOPERATOR numeric string shown in /whois.
277 michael 5581 o) IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
278 michael 5596 o) Fixed bug where TOPIC messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of TBURST
279 michael 5586 issued by services clients
280 michael 5559
281    
282 michael 5529 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
283 michael 5492 ########################################################################
284 michael 5520 o) IMPORTANT: the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
285 michael 5463
286 michael 5492 max_clients -> default_max_clients
287     join_flood_count -> default_join_flood_count
288     join_flood_time -> default_join_flood_time
289     ########################################################################
290 michael 5495 o) Fixed bug where "/rehash" would always reset the "MAX", "JFLOODTIME", and
291     "JFLOODCOUNT" values that have been changed from within IRC via the "/set"
292     command
293     o) Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
294     o) Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
295 michael 5502 o) Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
296 michael 6639 'general::default_floodcount' configuration option to 0
297 michael 5495 o) Updated some help files
298 michael 5520 o) Minor code cleanups and improvements
299 michael 5529 o) Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
300 michael 5633 channels via WHOIS as well. This used to be admin only.
301 michael 5463
302 michael 5492
303 michael 5403 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
304 michael 6401 o) Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
305 michael 5633 o) Channel half-ops can now use INVITE as well
306 michael 4910 o) Fixed broken 'make install -jX'
307 michael 4917 o) m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
308 michael 5402 o) Added 'opme' to irc-operator flags
309 michael 4952 o) Updated several help files
310 michael 6639 o) The 'general::hide_spoof_ips' configuration option has been deprecated
311     o) The 'general::true_no_oper_flood' configuration option has been deprecated.
312 michael 4988 Operators still can have higher 'flood' limits with no_oper_flood = yes;
313     hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
314 michael 6639 o) Added 'general::stats_m_oper_only' configuration option
315 michael 5402 o) Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
316 michael 4793
317    
318 michael 4772 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
319 michael 6486 o) Fixed bug where "UNDLINE remote.server IP" did not work as expected
320 michael 4657 o) Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
321 michael 4663 o) Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
322 michael 4739 o) Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
323     have been disabled
324     o) Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
325 michael 5633 o) WHOWAS now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
326 michael 4654
327 michael 4952
328 michael 4561 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
329 michael 4442 o) Successful operator logins are now announced globally via GLOBOPS
330 michael 4477 o) Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
331     o) Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
332 michael 5633 o) A topic mask can now be specified within the LIST options
333 michael 4492 o) All users may now see channel modes in the /list reply
334 michael 4952 o) Fixed bug where "NOTICE +#somechan" did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
335 michael 4527 or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
336 michael 4540 o) pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
337     See doc/reference.conf for more information.
338 michael 6639 o) Removed 'general::services_name' configuration option. This is now no
339     longer needed.
340 michael 4442
341    
342 michael 4394 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
343 michael 4507 o) Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
344     newly added 'away_count' and 'away_time' configuration directives
345     in the general {} block
346 michael 4358 o) Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
347     o) Minor code cleanups and improvements
348 michael 4314
349    
350 michael 4294 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
351 michael 4293 o) Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
352 michael 4295 o) ./configure now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
353     to enable TLS/SSL support
354 michael 4217
355    
356 michael 4182 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
357 michael 6586 #####################################################################
358     o) IMPORTANT: channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
359 michael 3761 and can't be disabled anymore
360 michael 6586 #####################################################################
361 michael 3761 o) Many code cleanups and improvements
362 michael 4507 o) Added flood control for the INVITE command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
363     o) Changed flood control logic for the KNOCK command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
364 michael 4217 o) INVITE without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
365 michael 3868 o) The OPERWALL command has been removed. Use GLOBOPS instead
366 michael 4507 o) Added 'max_channels' to class {} blocks
367     o) Added 'throttle_count' configuration option to the general {} block
368     o) Added 'ssl_message_digest_algorithm' configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
369 michael 4180 See doc/reference.conf for more information.
370 michael 4076 o) Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
371 michael 6639 specified via the 'serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve' configuration option.
372 michael 4217 o) Removed 'ssl_server_method' and 'ssl_client_method' configuration options.
373 michael 4164 ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
374     on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
375 michael 3761
376    
377 michael 3644 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
378     o) Code cleanups/performance improvements
379    
380    
381 michael 3541 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
382 michael 6639 #########################################################################
383     o) IMPORTANT: renamed 'general::warn_no_nline' configuration directive to
384     'general::warn_no_connect_block'
385     #########################################################################
386 michael 5633 o) Fixed bug with WHOIS not showing a list of channel names as expected
387 michael 3507 o) Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in WHOIS
388 michael 3514 o) Added usermode +p which hides channel list in WHOIS
389 michael 3474
390    
391 michael 3418 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
392 michael 3380 o) TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
393     and below.
394 michael 5636 o) SVSJOIN and SVSPART commands have been added
395 michael 3381 o) Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
396 michael 5633 o) INFO now also reports MPATH (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
397 michael 4083 and SPATH (Path to server executable)
398 michael 3381 o) Updated several help files
399 michael 3380
400    
401 michael 4293 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
402     o) Fixed XLINE not working as expected
403     o) Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
404     o) Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
405     o) EGD support has been dropped
406    
407    
408 michael 4180 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
409     o) Fixed EOB logic for remote servers
410     o) Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
411     notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
412     o) Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
413     as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
414     o) Fixed splicode logic so SPLITNUM now works as expected
415 michael 4953 o) Fixed UNDLINE not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
416 michael 4180
417    
418 michael 3921 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
419     o) Fixed CAP issue for certain clients
420     o) Fixed bug where "STATS p" would show an invalid amount of irc-operators
421     in case there are any +H opers
422     o) irc-operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
423     o) Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
424     o) Channel halfops (%) may now no longer KICK other channel halfops
425     o) Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
426     o) Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
427 michael 6639 if 'general::network_name' contains spaces
428 michael 3921
429    
430     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
431     o) Fixed possible WATCH core
432     o) Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
433     into consideration for the join_flood_time and throttle_time
434     configuration options
435 michael 5633 o) Minor LIST optimization
436 michael 3921
437    
438 michael 3376 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
439     o) Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning NULL
440     since glibc2.17 in certain cases
441     o) Admins may now see all channel members via "WHO #channel"
442     regardless of channel mode +s
443     o) Fixed corrupted "STATS U" output
444    
445    
446 michael 3330 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
447 michael 3054 ########################################################################
448     o) IMPORTANT: ircd binary is now again placed into bin/ instead of sbin/
449     ########################################################################
450 michael 3330 o) mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
451 michael 5633 o) The USERS command has been removed
452 michael 3330 o) Fixed issue with SVSNICK where clients self-collided when changing
453     just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
454     o) Minor code cleanups and cosmetical fixes
455 michael 3054
456    
457     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
458 michael 6639 o) WHOWAS now honors 'serverhide::disable_remote_commands'
459 michael 3028 o) Improved TS6 inter-server communication
460     o) Minor code cleanups and speed enhancements
461     o) Added 'unxline' oper flag
462 michael 6402 o) Implemented IRCv3.2 userhost-in-names extension
463 michael 5633 o) ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
464 michael 3028 o) Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
465     the ircd via SIGINT
466     o) Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
467     o) Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
468 michael 5633 in the WHOIS reply
469 michael 3028
470    
471 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
472 michael 5633 o) Fixed EOB not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
473 michael 2794 o) Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
474     more than one hop away
475 michael 5633 o) Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
476 michael 2794 haven't finished the SSL handshake
477     o) Fixed several bugs with server hiding
478     o) Updated/fixed help files
479     o) WHOIS no longer sends a notice to +y operators
480    
481    
482 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
483 michael 2794 o) RPL_WHOISMODES now uses the 379 numeric
484     o) Serial number is now shown on start up
485     o) Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
486 michael 3028 o) Fixed TS6 support with LOCOPS
487 michael 2794 o) Minor code cleanups
488     o) Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
489 michael 5633 o) Fixed issue with WEBIRC where hostnames were not validated
490 michael 2794
491    
492 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
493 michael 5633 o) Administrators may now see channel modes in LIST
494 michael 2794 o) Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
495    
496    
497 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
498 michael 2794 o) Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
499 michael 5633 o) Changed WHOIS to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
500     o) The WHO reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
501     with NickServ. ('r' status flag)
502 michael 2794 o) Fixed some flaws with server hiding
503     o) Fixed bug where "STATS P" would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
504 michael 6639 administrators, even if 'serverhide::hide_server_ips' was set to 'yes'
505 michael 5633 o) Added SVSKILL command
506 michael 2794
507    
508 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
509 michael 2794 o) Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
510     mode set by servers.
511 michael 5633 o) WHOIS now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
512     o) Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with WHOIS.
513     Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the WHOIS reply.
514 michael 2794 o) Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
515 michael 5633 set via WHOIS
516 michael 2794
517    
518 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
519 michael 5636 o) Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
520 michael 2498 throughout the entire network if using services enforced
521     nick names (SVSNICK)
522     o) Cleaned up/modernized build system
523     o) Add -fstack-protector to CFLAGS if available. Basically checks for
524     buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
525 michael 5633 o) When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, WHOIS now shows the account name
526 michael 2498 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
527 michael 5633 o) Administrators can now see +s channels in the LIST reply
528 michael 2498
529    
530 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
531 michael 2454 o) Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
532 michael 2468 o) Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
533     o) Updated several documentation files
534 michael 2454
535    
536 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
537 michael 2454 o) Fixed possible core with empty motd files
538    
539    
540 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
541 michael 2454 o) Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
542 michael 6688 if 'connect::aftype' isn't set
543 michael 2454
544    
545 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
546 michael 2454 o) Added 'xline' and 'resv' logging types. See doc/reference.conf
547     for more information
548 michael 5633 o) Fixed bug where remote STATS requests were not rate limited
549 michael 6639 o) Fixed core with empty 'auth::spoof' entries
550 michael 2454 o) Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
551     o) Minor fixes to nickflood control code
552    
553    
554 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
555 michael 2334 o) Fixed possible core on "STATS z"
556     o) Revised doc/reference.conf
557     o) Fixed broken --disable-libgeoip switch
558    
559    
560 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
561 michael 6639 o) Added 'general::cycle_on_host_change' configuration option
562     o) Added 'general::stats_u_oper_only' configuration option
563 michael 4952 o) Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
564     and connect {} blocks.
565 michael 2794 In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
566 michael 2258 to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
567     fingerprints
568 michael 6639 o) Added 'operator::ssl_connection_required' configuration option. See
569 michael 2258 doc/reference.conf for more information
570     o) Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
571     to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
572     ssl-status of remote clients in a /whois
573 michael 5633 o) Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
574 michael 2258
575    
576 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
577 michael 2196 ########################################################################
578     o) IMPORTANT: moved disable_remote_command configuration directive from
579 michael 4952 general {} block to serverhide {} block
580 michael 2196 ########################################################################
581 michael 2210 o) Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
582 michael 2155 o) Fixed bug where opers could see LOCOPS messages even if they don't have
583     the +l mode set
584     o) Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
585 michael 4952 o) Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See doc/reference.conf for more
586 michael 2155 information
587 michael 2210 o) "STATS T" shows configured MOTD files
588 michael 2155
589    
590 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
591 michael 2155 o) Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
592    
593    
594 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
595 michael 2155 o) Fixed broken spoofs
596    
597    
598 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
599 michael 2012 o) Removed 'remote', and 'global_kill' oper flags, and added 'connect',
600     'squit', and 'kill' flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
601     not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
602 michael 2155 by appending the ':remote' flag. For example: 'kill' allows only local
603 michael 2012 clients to be killed, whereas 'kill:remote' allows to issue a KILL for
604     remote clients
605 michael 2155 o) Added 'locops' and 'wallops' to irc-operator flags
606     o) Improve/cleanup HELP system
607 michael 2012
608 michael 2155
609 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
610 michael 1954 o) Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
611     name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
612 michael 2155 o) Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
613 michael 6639 o) Added 'nononreg' (+R) to 'general::oper_umodes'
614 michael 2155 o) Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
615 michael 1954
616    
617 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
618 michael 1932 o) PCRE support has been dropped
619 michael 4952 o) "STATS o" now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
620 michael 6688 Similar to "STATS x|q"
621 michael 1937 o) Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
622     prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
623     that has this mode set
624 michael 1955 o) Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
625     sending messages to a channel
626 michael 6639 o) Removed 'channel::quiet_on_ban' configuration option. This feature is
627 michael 1955 now enabled by default
628 michael 1932
629    
630 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
631 michael 1932 o) Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
632     o) Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
633     o) Removed operflag 'nick_changes'. Operators can now set +n at will
634 michael 4952 o) Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
635 michael 1932 o) Fixed spoofs not working as expected
636    
637    
638 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
639 michael 6639 #######################################################################
640 michael 4952 o) IMPORTANT: name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
641     single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
642 michael 1861 Read doc/reference.conf for more details
643     #######################################################################
644 michael 6639 o) Added 'resv::exempt' configuration option. Exempt can be either a
645 michael 1861 ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
646     CIDR is supported
647 michael 6639 o) Removed 'channel::restrict_channels' configuration option
648 michael 1861 o) Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
649 michael 4952 in resv {} blocks
650 michael 6639 o) Improved WEBIRC authentication; added 'webirc' to 'auth::flags'.
651 michael 1731 A "webirc." spoof is now no longer required
652 michael 1798 o) Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
653 michael 1731 mempool allocator for Tor cells
654     o) Major code cleanups
655 michael 5633 o) Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
656 michael 1731 Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
657 michael 4952 o) Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
658 michael 1840 o) NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
659 michael 5633 o) contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
660 michael 6639 o) Added 'serverhide::hide_services' configuration option
661     o) Added 'nononreg' (+R) to 'oper::umodes' and 'general::oper_only_modes'
662 michael 6401 o) Implemented IRCv3.1 away-notify extension
663 michael 1731
664 michael 1798
665 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
666 michael 2155 o) Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
667 michael 6688 of a missing argument to the "SVSMODE" command
668 michael 2155 o) Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
669    
670    
671 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
672 michael 4952 o) "STATS s" now shows configured services {} blocks as well
673 michael 1932 o) Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
674     o) Increased nickname history length to 32768
675     o) Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
676    
677    
678 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
679 michael 1828 o) Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
680 michael 5633 o) Fixed bug where WHOIS would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
681 michael 1828 o) Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
682     These previously used usermode +x.
683     o) Services may now change the host of a specific user
684     via "SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>"
685 michael 1731
686 michael 1797
687 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
688 michael 1797 o) Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
689     send any private message
690     o) Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
691    
692    
693 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
694 michael 1797 ########################################################################
695     o) IMPORTANT: nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
696     A max_nick_length, as well as a max_topic_length configuration option
697 michael 4952 can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
698 michael 1797 ########################################################################
699 michael 5633 o) Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
700 michael 1797 o) Fixed log files not getting reopened after /rehash
701     o) Improved logging of configuration file issues
702     o) ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
703     o) Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
704     o) Fixed "STATS Y|y" sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
705     o) INFO now also shows configured values of 'disable_fake_channels',
706     and 'stats_e_disabled'
707     o) m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
708     to modules/
709 michael 6639 o) /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending
710     on how the new 'class::min_idle' and class::max_idle configuration
711     directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
712     same way as it does in csircd
713 michael 1797 o) The configuration parser now does support 'year' and 'month' units
714    
715    
716 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
717 michael 1731 o) Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
718 michael 5633 o) Fixed bug where 'can_flood' sometimes didn't work as expected
719 michael 1731
720    
721 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
722 michael 1731 o) Fixed core on UNDLINE
723     o) XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
724     if a reason hasn't been specified
725    
726    
727 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
728 michael 1731 o) Minor updates to the build system
729     o) Fixed broken --enable-assert configure switch
730     o) Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
731     clock is running backwards
732 michael 4952 o) STATS q|Q now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
733 michael 1731 o) Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
734     o) IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
735    
736    
737 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
738 michael 1731 o) Fixed broken CIDR support for CHALLENGE based irc operator logins
739 michael 4952 o) Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
740 michael 1731 o) Fixed possible TBURST desynchronization with services
741 michael 5633 o) Fixed TBURST from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
742 michael 1731
743    
744 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
745 michael 1542 o) Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
746 lusky 1580 invalid characters
747 michael 6639 o) Removed 'general::use_whois_actually' configuration directive.
748     This is now enabled by default
749 michael 1573 o) Minor SQUIT handling fixes
750 michael 1575 o) Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
751 michael 1540
752 michael 1547
753 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
754 michael 6639 o) Removed 'general::client_flood' configuration option and added the
755 michael 4952 new 'recvq' configuration directive to class {} blocks.
756 michael 1516 The max size of a receive queue can be seen in "STATS Y"
757     for each class
758 lusky 1580 o) Allow the '[' and ']' characters in server description
759 michael 1516
760    
761 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
762 lusky 1580 o) Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
763     o) Removed &localchannels
764     o) PRIVMSG to opers@some.server is no longer supported
765     o) Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
766 michael 6639 o) Removed 'serverhide::disable_hidden' configuration option
767 michael 1493 o) Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
768 lusky 1580 o) Removed use_invex, use_except and use_knock configuration options.
769     These features are now enabled by default
770 michael 1474
771    
772 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
773 michael 6639 o) 'channel::disable_fake_channels' now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
774 michael 1424 when set to yes
775 michael 6639 o) Added 'channel::max_chans_per_oper' configuration directive. The old way
776 lusky 1580 was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
777 michael 1441 o) Replaced MODLOAD, MODUNLOAD, MODRELOAD, MODLIST and MODRESTART commands
778     with the new MODULE command which can be fed with the LOAD, UNLOAD, RELOAD
779     and LIST parameters.
780 lusky 1580 MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use "MODULE RELOAD *" to reload
781     all modules
782 michael 1442 o) Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
783 michael 1446 o) Removed OMOTD module
784 michael 1460 o) Added 'set' to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the "SET" command
785 michael 1464 o) Improved TS6 support
786 michael 1553 o) Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
787 michael 1424
788 michael 1441
789 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
790 lusky 1580 o) Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
791     following changes:
792 michael 1244 - Added SVSNICK, and SVSMODE command handlers
793     - Added service stamps to NICK/UID messages
794 michael 1409 - Added SVS to server capabilities (CAPAB). SVS capable servers can
795 michael 1420 deal with extended NICK/UID messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
796 lusky 1580 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
797     previously used usermode +r.
798     - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
799     - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
800     - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
801 michael 1244 - Various services shortcuts have been added (/NS, /CS, /NICKSERV, /CHANSERV, etc.)
802 michael 4952 - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
803     - Added services_name directive to general {} block
804 michael 1421 - Added GLOBOPS mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
805 lusky 1580 o) Removed RKLINE and RXLINE commands. Regular expression based bans should
806     only be added via ircd.conf
807     o) Added 'globops', 'restart', 'dline', 'undline' and 'module' operator
808 michael 1823 privilege flags. Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what
809 lusky 1580 these flags control
810     o) Removed Idle-time klines
811 michael 1244 o) Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
812 michael 6639 o) Removed 'general::burst_away' configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
813     controlled via 'connect::flags' explicitly
814 michael 1274 o) Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
815 michael 1418 file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
816 michael 1315 o) Added support for remote D-lines
817     o) Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
818     hidden_oper operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
819     be hidden even on remote servers
820 michael 4952 o) Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
821 lusky 1580 o) Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
822     SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
823 michael 1315 NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
824 lusky 1580 connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
825 michael 1418 o) Removed 'ssl_server_protocol' configuration directive and
826     added 'ssl_client_method' and 'ssl_server_method' instead.
827     Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
828 michael 1382 o) Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
829 michael 6639 o) Removed 'channel::burst_topicwho' configuration option. This feature is now
830     enabled by default
831 michael 1418 o) "STATS Y|y" now reports CIDR limits as well
832     o) Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
833 michael 1409 o) Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
834 michael 1244
835 michael 1245 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
836 michael 1244
837 adx 30 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
838 michael 974 the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
839 michael 920 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
840 michael 883 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
841 adx 30 information masked).
842    
843     DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
844 michael 1865 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
845 adx 30 https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
846 michael 1932 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
847 adx 30
848     Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
849    
850 michael 1865 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
851 adx 30
852     --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
853 knight 31 $Id$

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