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Revision: 9750
Committed: Sun Nov 29 16:51:58 2020 UTC (5 years, 7 months ago) by michael
File size: 45732 byte(s)
Log Message:
- Replace WATCH with IRCv3.2 MONITOR

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# User Rev Content
1 michael 9750 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.36 (2020-??-??)
2     * The old WATCH implementation has been replaced with IRCv3.2 MONITOR. For this,
3     the `general::max_watch` configuration directive has been renamed to
4     `general::max_monitor`.
5    
6    
7     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.35 (2020-11-14)
8     * Fixed issue where servers could propagate truncated ban masks during net-join
9    
10    
11 michael 9699 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-11-01)
12     * Re-implement backwards compatibility mode for old ircd-hybrid 8.2.23 and below.
13     Final removal is scheduled for early 2021.
14 michael 9692 * For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
15     renamed to `general::network_description`
16 michael 9684 * Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
17     sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
18     `full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
19     and `operator::umodes`.
20 michael 9750 * User mode +b (bots) has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now
21     sent to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
22 michael 9684 `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
23     `flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
24 michael 9699 * Stricten server/user ID validation. IDs have to be all uppercase everywhere now.
25 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeID>
26 michael 9684
27    
28 michael 9652 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
29     * Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
30     * Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
31     * IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
32 michael 9656 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
33 michael 9652
34    
35     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
36     * `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
37     * Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
38     * Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
39     based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
40     * Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
41     * `STATS ?` is now oper-only
42     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
43    
44    
45 michael 9371 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
46 michael 9652 * macOS compatibility fixes
47     * Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
48     much sense anymore
49     * Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
50     * Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
51     detected as control characters
52     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
53 michael 9371
54    
55 michael 9309 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
56 michael 9654 * `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
57 michael 9652 installed properly during `make install`
58     * Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
59 michael 9684 OpenSSL under certain circumstances
60 michael 9652 * Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
61     matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
62     with voice or above are not affected.
63     * Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
64     their nick name as well
65     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
66 michael 9292
67    
68     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
69 michael 9652 * Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
70 michael 9292
71 michael 9652 Matching:
72 michael 9666
73     * `$a:<account>` Matches users logged into a matching account.
74     * `$c:<channel>` Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
75     prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
76     certain channel privileges.
77     * `$o:<class>` Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
78     matching the mask.
79     * `$r:<realname>` Matches users with a matching realname.
80     * `$s:<server>` Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
81     * `$u:<modes>` Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
82     * `$z:<certfp>` Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
83    
84 michael 9652 Acting:
85 michael 9292
86 michael 9666 * `$j:<banmask>` Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
87     * `$m:<banmask>` Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
88     or above are not affected.
89    
90     For more details, see `help/extban`.
91 michael 9658 * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
92 michael 9652 for more information.
93     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
94 michael 9292
95    
96 michael 9232 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
97 michael 9652 * Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
98     * Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
99     * Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
100     from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
101     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
102 michael 9232
103    
104     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
105 michael 9652 * Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
106     * The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
107     `--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
108     switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
109     and `none`.
110     If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
111 michael 9684 OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
112 michael 9652 * Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
113     defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
114     * The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
115     the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
116     * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
117     * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
118     * Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
119     new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
120     * In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
121     `ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
122     `ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
123     `ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
124     `ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
125     `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
126     * In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
127     `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
128     `ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
129     * In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
130     `ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
131     `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
132     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
133 michael 9068
134    
135 michael 9052 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
136 michael 9652 * The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
137     replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
138     operators with that mode set
139     * Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
140     instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
141     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
142 michael 7368
143 michael 7692
144 michael 9052 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
145 michael 9652 * The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
146     configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
147     and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
148     redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
149     * Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
150     * The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
151     * TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
152 michael 9684 the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
153 michael 9652 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
154     * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
155     * The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
156     been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
157     in the connect {} block
158     * The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
159     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
160 michael 9052
161    
162 michael 8491 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
163 michael 9652 * Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
164     * Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
165     nick while in a channel with that mode set
166     * Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
167     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
168 michael 8468
169    
170 michael 8429 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
171 michael 9684 * IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
172     and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
173 michael 9652 * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
174     * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
175 michael 9656 * Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
176 michael 9652 electric fence memory debugger library
177     * `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
178     * Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
179     when deoppering
180     * Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
181     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
182 michael 8429
183    
184 michael 8086 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
185 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
186     extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
187 michael 9658 configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
188 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
189     to non-chanops everywhere
190     * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
191     numerics containing UIDs
192     * `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
193     * Added support for remote `ETRACE`
194     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
195 michael 8086
196    
197 michael 7918 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
198 michael 9652 * The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
199     along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
200     message throttling better
201 michael 9656 * Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
202 michael 9652 sender is invited to
203     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
204 michael 7918
205    
206 michael 7878 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
207 michael 9652 * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
208 michael 9658 * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
209 michael 9652 for more information.
210 michael 9654 * `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
211 michael 9652 the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
212 michael 9684 * `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
213 michael 9652 to see them
214 michael 9684 * The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
215     support multibyte encodings better
216 michael 9652 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
217 michael 7878
218    
219 michael 7692 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
220 michael 9652 * Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
221 michael 9750 * `WHO` now allows IRC operators to search by IP address
222 michael 9652 * Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
223     `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
224     * User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
225     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
226 michael 7692
227    
228 michael 7618 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
229 michael 9656 * Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
230 michael 9652 * Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
231     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
232 michael 7618
233    
234 michael 7546 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
235 michael 9652 * Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
236     set to 0
237     * Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
238     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
239 michael 7546
240    
241 michael 7493 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
242 michael 9652 * Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
243 michael 9654 allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
244 michael 9652 * Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
245     and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
246     * Minor updates to help files
247     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
248 michael 7493
249    
250 michael 7366 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
251 michael 9652 * Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
252     for providing a box for testing purposes.
253 michael 9654 * Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
254 michael 9652 * `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
255     * Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
256     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
257 michael 7366
258    
259     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
260 michael 9652 * Fixed server clustering
261     * Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
262     * Improvements to libGeoIP support:
263     - Works now with IPv6 addresses
264     - Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
265     and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
266     serverinfo {} block
267     * Further improvements to GnuTLS support
268     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
269 michael 7366
270    
271 michael 7204 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
272 michael 9652 * Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
273     intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
274 michael 9654 to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
275 michael 9652 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
276     * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
277     * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
278 michael 9658 * Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
279 michael 9652 * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
280     * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
281     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
282 michael 7204
283    
284 michael 7043 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
285 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
286     to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
287     desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
288 michael 9684 * Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
289 michael 9656 * Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
290     * Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
291 michael 9652 * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
292 michael 9658 `/etc/resolv.conf`
293 michael 9654 * The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
294 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
295     * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
296     * Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
297     * `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
298     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
299 michael 7043
300    
301 michael 6820 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
302 michael 9658 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
303     * Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
304 michael 9652 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
305     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
306 michael 6820
307    
308 michael 6738 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
309 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
310     to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
311     * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
312     * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
313     would not have any effect
314 michael 9684 * mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
315     the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
316 michael 9654 * Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
317 michael 9652 operator {} blocks
318     * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
319     to the DH param file
320 michael 9658 * Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
321     of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
322 michael 9652 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
323 michael 6738
324    
325 michael 6539 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
326 michael 9656 * **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
327     instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
328 michael 9652 to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
329     * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
330     following channel {} block configuration directives:
331     `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
332     `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
333     * Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
334     * `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
335     generated based on the server's name and description
336     * Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
337     * If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
338     `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
339     * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
340     * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
341     * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
342 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
343 michael 9652 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
344 michael 9658 in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
345     See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
346     * Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
347     IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
348 michael 9652 privileges.
349 michael 9658 * Added `close` to IRC operator flags
350 michael 9652 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
351     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
352 michael 6539
353    
354     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
355 michael 9652 * ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
356     have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
357     * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
358 michael 9750 they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to IRC
359 michael 9652 operators that don't have administrator privileges
360 michael 9654 * The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
361 michael 9652 with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
362     way to add global user@host mask based server bans
363 michael 9656 * Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
364     `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
365 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
366     been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
367 michael 9652 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
368     * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
369     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
370 michael 6539
371    
372 michael 5786 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
373 michael 9654 * Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
374     * Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
375 michael 9652 lead to stack corruption
376     * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
377     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
378 michael 5786
379    
380 michael 5741 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
381 michael 9656 * `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
382 michael 9684 * `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
383 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
384 michael 9656 limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
385 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
386 michael 5634
387    
388     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
389 michael 9652 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
390 michael 9658 the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
391 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
392 michael 5634
393    
394 michael 5597 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
395 michael 9656 * Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
396     be seen in `WHOIS`
397 michael 9652 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
398 michael 9656 `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
399 michael 9652 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
400 michael 9656 * Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
401 michael 9652 issued by services clients
402 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
403 michael 5597
404    
405     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
406 michael 9666 * **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
407 michael 9652 `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
408     `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
409     `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
410 michael 9656 * Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
411     `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
412 michael 9652 command
413 michael 9684 * Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
414 michael 9750 * Fixes to the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood logic
415     * Allow to disable the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood mechanism by setting the
416 michael 9652 `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
417     * Updated some help files
418 michael 9684 * IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
419 michael 9654 channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
420 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP3>
421 michael 5524
422    
423     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
424 michael 9652 * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
425 michael 9654 * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
426 michael 9652 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
427     * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
428 michael 9658 * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
429 michael 9652 * Updated several help files
430     * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
431     * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
432 michael 9684 IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
433 michael 9652 hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
434     * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
435     * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
436 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPG>
437 michael 5524
438    
439     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
440 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
441     * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
442 michael 9750 * User mode +G now no longer allows to override +g
443 michael 9652 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
444     have been disabled
445     * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
446 michael 9656 * `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
447 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP8>
448 michael 5524
449    
450 michael 4567 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
451 michael 9750 * Successful IRC operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
452 michael 9652 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
453     * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
454 michael 9656 * A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
455     * All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
456 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
457     or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
458     * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
459 michael 9658 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
460 michael 9652 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
461     longer needed.
462 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPR>
463 michael 4567
464    
465     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
466 michael 9652 * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
467     newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
468     in the general {} block
469     * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
470 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeIF>
471 michael 4567
472    
473     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
474 michael 9652 * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
475     * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
476     to enable TLS/SSL support
477 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLI>
478 michael 4567
479    
480     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
481 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
482     and can't be disabled anymore
483 michael 9666 * Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
484     * Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
485 michael 9654 * `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
486     * The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
487 michael 9652 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
488     * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
489     * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
490 michael 9658 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
491 michael 9652 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
492     specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
493     * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
494     ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
495     on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
496 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLO>
497 michael 4567
498    
499     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
500 michael 9652 * Code cleanups/performance improvements
501 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLW>
502 michael 4567
503    
504     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
505 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
506     `general::warn_no_connect_block`
507 michael 9654 * Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
508 michael 9750 * Added user mode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
509     * Added user mode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
510     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLB>
511 michael 4567
512    
513     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
514 michael 9652 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
515     and below.
516 michael 9654 * `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
517 michael 9652 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
518 michael 9654 * `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
519     and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
520 michael 9652 * Updated several help files
521 michael 4567
522    
523     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
524 michael 9654 * Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
525 michael 9652 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
526     * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
527     * EGD support has been dropped
528 michael 4567
529    
530     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
531 michael 9654 * Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
532 michael 9750 * Fixed bug where IRC operators that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive
533     server notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
534 michael 9652 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
535     as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
536 michael 9654 * Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
537     * Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
538 michael 4567
539    
540     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
541 michael 9654 * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
542 michael 9658 * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
543 michael 9652 in case there are any +H opers
544 michael 9658 * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
545 michael 9652 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
546 michael 9654 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
547 michael 9652 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
548     * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
549     if `general::network_name` contains spaces
550 michael 4567
551    
552     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
553 michael 9654 * Fixed possible `WATCH` core
554 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
555     into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
556     configuration options
557 michael 9654 * Minor `LIST` optimization
558 michael 4567
559    
560 michael 3376 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
561 michael 9654 * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
562 michael 9652 since glibc2.17 in certain cases
563     * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
564     regardless of channel mode +s
565     * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
566 michael 3376
567    
568 michael 3330 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
569 michael 9654 * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
570 michael 9652 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
571 michael 9654 * The `USERS` command has been removed
572     * Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
573 michael 9652 just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
574 michael 3054
575    
576     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
577 michael 9652 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
578     * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
579 michael 9750 * Added `unxline` IRC operator flag
580 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
581 michael 9652 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
582     * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
583     the ircd via SIGINT
584     * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
585     * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
586 michael 9654 in the `WHOIS` reply
587 michael 3028
588    
589 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
590 michael 9654 * Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
591 michael 9652 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
592     more than one hop away
593     * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
594     haven't finished the SSL handshake
595     * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
596     * Updated/fixed help files
597 michael 9654 * `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
598 michael 2794
599    
600 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
601 michael 9652 * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
602     * Serial number is now shown on start up
603     * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
604     * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
605     * Minor code cleanups
606     * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
607 michael 9654 * Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
608 michael 2794
609    
610 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
611 michael 9654 * Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
612 michael 9652 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
613 michael 2794
614    
615 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
616 michael 9652 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
617 michael 9656 * Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
618     * The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
619 michael 9652 with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
620     * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
621     * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
622     administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
623 michael 9654 * Added `SVSKILL` command
624 michael 2794
625    
626 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
627 michael 9750 * Added user mode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
628 michael 9652 mode set by servers.
629 michael 9654 * `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
630     * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
631     Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
632 michael 9652 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
633 michael 9654 set via `WHOIS`
634 michael 2794
635    
636 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
637 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
638     throughout the entire network if using services enforced
639 michael 9654 nick names (`SVSNICK`)
640 michael 9652 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
641 michael 9654 * Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
642 michael 9652 buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
643 michael 9654 * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
644 michael 9652 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
645 michael 9654 * Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
646 michael 2498
647    
648 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
649 michael 9652 * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
650     * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
651     * Updated several documentation files
652 michael 2454
653    
654 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
655 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
656 michael 2454
657    
658 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
659 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
660     if `connect::aftype` isn't set
661 michael 2454
662    
663 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
664 michael 9658 * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
665 michael 9652 for more information
666 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
667 michael 9652 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
668     * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
669     * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
670 michael 2454
671    
672 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
673 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
674 michael 9658 * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
675 michael 9654 * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
676 michael 2334
677    
678 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
679 michael 9652 * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
680     * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
681     * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
682     and connect {} blocks.
683     In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
684     to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
685     fingerprints
686     * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
687 michael 9658 `doc/reference.conf` for more information
688 michael 9750 * Added user mode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
689 michael 9652 to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
690 michael 9656 ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
691 michael 9652 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
692 michael 2258
693    
694 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
695 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
696     general {} block to serverhide {} block
697     * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
698 michael 9750 * Fixed bug where IRC operators could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't
699     have the +l mode set
700 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
701 michael 9658 * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
702 michael 9652 information
703     * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
704 michael 2155
705    
706 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
707 michael 9652 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
708 michael 2155
709    
710 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
711 michael 9652 * Fixed broken spoofs
712 michael 2155
713    
714 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
715 michael 9652 * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
716     `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
717     not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
718     by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
719 michael 9666 clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
720 michael 9652 remote clients
721 michael 9658 * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
722 michael 9654 * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
723 michael 2012
724 michael 2155
725 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
726 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
727     name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
728 michael 9656 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
729 michael 9652 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
730     * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
731 michael 1954
732    
733 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
734 michael 9652 * PCRE support has been dropped
735     * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
736     Similar to `STATS x|q`
737     * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
738     prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
739     that has this mode set
740     * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
741     sending messages to a channel
742     * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
743     now enabled by default
744 michael 1932
745    
746 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
747 michael 9652 * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
748     * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
749 michael 9750 * Removed oper flag `nick_changes`. IRC operators can now set +n at will
750 michael 9652 * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
751     * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
752 michael 1932
753    
754 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
755 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
756     single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
757 michael 9658 Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
758 michael 9652 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
759     ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
760     CIDR is supported
761     * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
762     * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
763     in resv {} blocks
764     * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
765     A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
766     * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
767     mempool allocator for Tor cells
768     * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
769     Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
770     * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
771     * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
772     * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
773     * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
774     * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
775 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
776 michael 1731
777 michael 1798
778 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
779 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
780     of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
781 michael 9654 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
782 michael 2155
783    
784 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
785 michael 9652 * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
786     * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
787     * Increased nickname history length to 32768
788     * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
789 michael 1932
790    
791 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
792 michael 9652 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
793 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
794 michael 9750 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new user mode +e.
795     These previously used user mode +x.
796 michael 9652 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
797     via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
798 michael 1731
799 michael 1797
800 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
801 michael 9652 * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
802     send any private message
803     * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
804 michael 1797
805    
806 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
807 michael 9666 * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
808 michael 9652 A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
809     can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
810     * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
811 michael 9654 * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
812 michael 9652 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
813 michael 9658 * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
814 michael 9652 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
815     * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
816 michael 9658 * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
817 michael 9652 and `stats_e_disabled`
818     * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
819     to modules/
820 michael 9658 * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
821 michael 9652 on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
822     directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
823     same way as it does in csircd
824     * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
825 michael 1797
826    
827 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
828 michael 9658 * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
829 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
830 michael 1731
831    
832 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
833 michael 9658 * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
834     * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
835     same default reason if no reason has been specified
836 michael 1731
837    
838 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
839 michael 9652 * Minor updates to the build system
840     * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
841     * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
842     clock is running backwards
843     * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
844     * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
845     * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
846 michael 1731
847    
848 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
849 michael 9750 * Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based IRC operator logins
850 michael 9652 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
851 michael 9654 * Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
852     * Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
853 michael 1731
854    
855 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
856 michael 9652 * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
857     invalid characters
858     * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
859     This is now enabled by default
860 michael 9654 * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
861 michael 9658 * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
862 michael 1540
863 michael 1547
864 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
865 michael 9652 * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
866     new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
867     The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
868     for each class
869     * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
870 michael 1516
871    
872 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
873 michael 9652 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
874     * Removed &localchannels
875 michael 9656 * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
876 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
877     * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
878 michael 9658 * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
879 michael 9652 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
880     These features are now enabled by default
881 michael 1474
882    
883 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
884 michael 9652 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
885 michael 9654 when set to yes
886 michael 9652 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
887 michael 9750 was to let IRC operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
888 michael 9656 * Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
889     commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
890     `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
891     `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
892 michael 9652 all modules
893     * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
894 michael 9654 * Removed `OMOTD` module
895 michael 9750 * Added `set` to IRC operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
896 michael 9652 * Improved TS6 support
897     * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
898 michael 1424
899 michael 1441
900 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
901 michael 9652 * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
902     following changes:
903     - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
904     - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
905     - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
906     deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
907 michael 9750 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new user mode +j. These
908     previously used user mode +r.
909     - Added user mode +r (registered nick) and channel mode +r (registered channel)
910     - Added user mode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
911     - Added channel mode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
912 michael 9652 - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
913 michael 9666 - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
914 michael 9652 - Added services_name directive to general {} block
915 michael 9750 - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by IRC operators, too
916 michael 9654 * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
917 michael 9666 only be added via `ircd.conf`
918 michael 9750 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` IRC operator privilege flags.
919 michael 9658 Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
920 michael 9652 * Removed Idle-time klines
921     * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
922     * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
923     controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
924     * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
925     file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
926     * Added support for remote D-lines
927 michael 9750 * Added user mode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
928     `hidden_oper` operator flags. With user mode +H, IRC operator status can now
929 michael 9652 be hidden even on remote servers
930     * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
931     * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
932     SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
933     NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
934     connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
935     * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
936     added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
937     Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
938 michael 9750 * IRC operator login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
939 michael 9652 * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
940     enabled by default
941     * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
942 michael 9750 * Added `m_webirc.c` to `contrib/`
943 michael 9652 * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
944 michael 1244
945 michael 1245 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
946 michael 1244
947 adx 30 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
948 michael 9664 the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
949 michael 920 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
950 michael 883 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
951 adx 30 information masked).
952    
953     DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
954 michael 1865 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
955 michael 9664 https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
956 michael 1932 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
957 adx 30
958 michael 9664 Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
959 adx 30
960 michael 1865 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
961 adx 30
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