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# User Rev Content
1 michael 9856 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.38 (2021-??-??)
2     * Backwards compatibility mode for ircd-hybrid 8.2.22 and below has been removed
3     * Minimum supported version of the Anope IRC services is now 2.0.8
4    
5    
6     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.37 (2020-12-26)
7 michael 9811 * Implemented IRCv3 `CAP 302`
8     * Implemented IRCv3 `cap-notify` capability
9 michael 9856 * In case a client sends multiple `PASS` messages, ircd only accepts the password
10     sent in the first `PASS` message instead of the last one
11     * Missing help file for `MONITOR` has been added
12     * Fixed slightly off memory count for motds in `STATS z`
13     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JLMnk>
14 michael 9811
15    
16 michael 9783 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.36 (2020-12-04)
17 michael 9750 * The old WATCH implementation has been replaced with IRCv3.2 MONITOR. For this,
18     the `general::max_watch` configuration directive has been renamed to
19     `general::max_monitor`.
20 michael 9783 * User mode `B` has been implemented. Clients with that mode set are marked as a
21     bot in both `WHOIS` and `WHO`. This mode can only be set by IRC operators (as
22     long as the `bot` directive is set in `general::oper_only_umodes`), servers,
23     and services.
24     This mode can for example be used to mark HOPM as official network bot.
25 michael 9856 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JLMnJ>
26 michael 9750
27    
28     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.35 (2020-11-14)
29     * Fixed issue where servers could propagate truncated ban masks during net-join
30 michael 9783 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JIUa6>
31 michael 9750
32    
33 michael 9699 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-11-01)
34     * Re-implement backwards compatibility mode for old ircd-hybrid 8.2.23 and below.
35     Final removal is scheduled for early 2021.
36 michael 9692 * For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
37     renamed to `general::network_description`
38 michael 9684 * Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
39     sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
40     `full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
41     and `operator::umodes`.
42 michael 9750 * User mode +b (bots) has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now
43     sent to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
44 michael 9684 `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
45     `flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
46 michael 9699 * Stricten server/user ID validation. IDs have to be all uppercase everywhere now.
47 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeID>
48 michael 9684
49    
50 michael 9652 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
51     * Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
52     * Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
53     * IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
54 michael 9656 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
55 michael 9652
56    
57     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
58     * `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
59     * Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
60     * Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
61     based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
62     * Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
63     * `STATS ?` is now oper-only
64     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
65    
66    
67 michael 9371 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
68 michael 9652 * macOS compatibility fixes
69     * Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
70     much sense anymore
71     * Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
72     * Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
73     detected as control characters
74     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
75 michael 9371
76    
77 michael 9309 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
78 michael 9654 * `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
79 michael 9652 installed properly during `make install`
80     * Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
81 michael 9684 OpenSSL under certain circumstances
82 michael 9652 * Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
83     matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
84     with voice or above are not affected.
85     * Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
86     their nick name as well
87     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
88 michael 9292
89    
90     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
91 michael 9652 * Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
92 michael 9292
93 michael 9652 Matching:
94 michael 9666
95     * `$a:<account>` Matches users logged into a matching account.
96     * `$c:<channel>` Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
97     prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
98     certain channel privileges.
99     * `$o:<class>` Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
100     matching the mask.
101     * `$r:<realname>` Matches users with a matching realname.
102     * `$s:<server>` Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
103     * `$u:<modes>` Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
104     * `$z:<certfp>` Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
105    
106 michael 9652 Acting:
107 michael 9292
108 michael 9666 * `$j:<banmask>` Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
109     * `$m:<banmask>` Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
110     or above are not affected.
111    
112     For more details, see `help/extban`.
113 michael 9658 * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
114 michael 9652 for more information.
115     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
116 michael 9292
117    
118 michael 9232 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
119 michael 9652 * Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
120     * Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
121     * Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
122     from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
123     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
124 michael 9232
125    
126     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
127 michael 9652 * Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
128     * The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
129     `--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
130     switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
131     and `none`.
132     If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
133 michael 9684 OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
134 michael 9652 * Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
135     defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
136     * The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
137     the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
138     * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
139     * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
140     * Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
141     new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
142     * In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
143     `ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
144     `ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
145     `ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
146     `ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
147     `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
148     * In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
149     `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
150     `ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
151     * In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
152     `ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
153     `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
154     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
155 michael 9068
156    
157 michael 9052 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
158 michael 9652 * The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
159     replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
160     operators with that mode set
161     * Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
162     instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
163     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
164 michael 7368
165 michael 7692
166 michael 9052 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
167 michael 9652 * The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
168     configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
169     and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
170     redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
171     * Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
172     * The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
173     * TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
174 michael 9684 the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
175 michael 9652 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
176     * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
177     * The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
178     been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
179     in the connect {} block
180     * The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
181     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
182 michael 9052
183    
184 michael 8491 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
185 michael 9652 * Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
186     * Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
187     nick while in a channel with that mode set
188     * Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
189     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
190 michael 8468
191    
192 michael 8429 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
193 michael 9684 * IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
194     and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
195 michael 9652 * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
196     * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
197 michael 9656 * Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
198 michael 9652 electric fence memory debugger library
199     * `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
200     * Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
201     when deoppering
202     * Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
203     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
204 michael 8429
205    
206 michael 8086 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
207 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
208     extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
209 michael 9658 configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
210 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
211     to non-chanops everywhere
212     * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
213     numerics containing UIDs
214     * `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
215     * Added support for remote `ETRACE`
216     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
217 michael 8086
218    
219 michael 7918 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
220 michael 9652 * The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
221     along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
222     message throttling better
223 michael 9656 * Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
224 michael 9652 sender is invited to
225     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
226 michael 7918
227    
228 michael 7878 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
229 michael 9652 * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
230 michael 9658 * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
231 michael 9652 for more information.
232 michael 9654 * `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
233 michael 9652 the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
234 michael 9684 * `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
235 michael 9652 to see them
236 michael 9684 * The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
237     support multibyte encodings better
238 michael 9652 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
239 michael 7878
240    
241 michael 7692 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
242 michael 9652 * Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
243 michael 9750 * `WHO` now allows IRC operators to search by IP address
244 michael 9652 * Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
245     `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
246     * User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
247     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
248 michael 7692
249    
250 michael 7618 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
251 michael 9656 * Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
252 michael 9652 * Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
253     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
254 michael 7618
255    
256 michael 7546 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
257 michael 9652 * Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
258     set to 0
259     * Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
260     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
261 michael 7546
262    
263 michael 7493 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
264 michael 9652 * Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
265 michael 9654 allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
266 michael 9652 * Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
267     and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
268     * Minor updates to help files
269     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
270 michael 7493
271    
272 michael 7366 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
273 michael 9652 * Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
274     for providing a box for testing purposes.
275 michael 9654 * Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
276 michael 9652 * `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
277     * Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
278     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
279 michael 7366
280    
281     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
282 michael 9652 * Fixed server clustering
283     * Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
284     * Improvements to libGeoIP support:
285     - Works now with IPv6 addresses
286     - Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
287     and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
288     serverinfo {} block
289     * Further improvements to GnuTLS support
290     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
291 michael 7366
292    
293 michael 7204 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
294 michael 9652 * Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
295     intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
296 michael 9654 to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
297 michael 9652 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
298     * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
299     * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
300 michael 9658 * Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
301 michael 9652 * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
302     * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
303     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
304 michael 7204
305    
306 michael 7043 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
307 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
308     to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
309     desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
310 michael 9684 * Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
311 michael 9656 * Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
312     * Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
313 michael 9652 * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
314 michael 9658 `/etc/resolv.conf`
315 michael 9654 * The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
316 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
317     * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
318     * Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
319     * `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
320     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
321 michael 7043
322    
323 michael 6820 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
324 michael 9856 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify` extension
325     * Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost` extension
326 michael 9652 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
327     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
328 michael 6820
329    
330 michael 6738 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
331 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
332     to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
333     * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
334     * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
335     would not have any effect
336 michael 9684 * mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
337     the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
338 michael 9654 * Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
339 michael 9652 operator {} blocks
340     * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
341     to the DH param file
342 michael 9658 * Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
343     of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
344 michael 9652 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
345 michael 6738
346    
347 michael 6539 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
348 michael 9656 * **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
349     instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
350 michael 9652 to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
351     * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
352     following channel {} block configuration directives:
353     `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
354     `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
355     * Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
356     * `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
357     generated based on the server's name and description
358     * Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
359     * If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
360     `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
361     * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
362     * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
363     * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
364 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
365 michael 9652 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
366 michael 9658 in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
367     See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
368     * Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
369     IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
370 michael 9652 privileges.
371 michael 9658 * Added `close` to IRC operator flags
372 michael 9652 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
373     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
374 michael 6539
375    
376     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
377 michael 9652 * ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
378     have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
379     * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
380 michael 9750 they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to IRC
381 michael 9652 operators that don't have administrator privileges
382 michael 9654 * The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
383 michael 9652 with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
384     way to add global user@host mask based server bans
385 michael 9656 * Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
386     `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
387 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
388     been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
389 michael 9652 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
390     * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
391     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
392 michael 6539
393    
394 michael 5786 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
395 michael 9654 * Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
396     * Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
397 michael 9652 lead to stack corruption
398     * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
399     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
400 michael 5786
401    
402 michael 5741 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
403 michael 9656 * `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
404 michael 9684 * `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
405 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
406 michael 9656 limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
407 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
408 michael 5634
409    
410     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
411 michael 9652 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
412 michael 9658 the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
413 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
414 michael 5634
415    
416 michael 5597 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
417 michael 9656 * Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
418     be seen in `WHOIS`
419 michael 9652 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
420 michael 9656 `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
421 michael 9652 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
422 michael 9656 * Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
423 michael 9652 issued by services clients
424 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
425 michael 5597
426    
427     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
428 michael 9666 * **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
429 michael 9652 `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
430     `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
431     `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
432 michael 9656 * Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
433     `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
434 michael 9652 command
435 michael 9684 * Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
436 michael 9750 * Fixes to the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood logic
437     * Allow to disable the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood mechanism by setting the
438 michael 9652 `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
439     * Updated some help files
440 michael 9684 * IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
441 michael 9654 channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
442 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP3>
443 michael 5524
444    
445     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
446 michael 9856 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `extended-join` extension
447 michael 9654 * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
448 michael 9652 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
449 michael 9856 * `m_opme.c` has been added to `modules/extra`. Can be used on opless channels only.
450 michael 9658 * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
451 michael 9652 * Updated several help files
452     * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
453     * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
454 michael 9684 IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
455 michael 9652 hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
456     * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
457     * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
458 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPG>
459 michael 5524
460    
461     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
462 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
463     * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
464 michael 9750 * User mode +G now no longer allows to override +g
465 michael 9652 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
466     have been disabled
467     * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
468 michael 9656 * `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
469 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP8>
470 michael 5524
471    
472 michael 4567 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
473 michael 9750 * Successful IRC operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
474 michael 9652 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
475     * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
476 michael 9656 * A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
477     * All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
478 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
479     or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
480     * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
481 michael 9658 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
482 michael 9652 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
483     longer needed.
484 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPR>
485 michael 4567
486    
487     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
488 michael 9652 * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
489     newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
490     in the general {} block
491     * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
492 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeIF>
493 michael 4567
494    
495     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
496 michael 9652 * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
497     * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
498     to enable TLS/SSL support
499 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLI>
500 michael 4567
501    
502     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
503 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
504     and can't be disabled anymore
505 michael 9666 * Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
506     * Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
507 michael 9654 * `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
508     * The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
509 michael 9652 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
510     * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
511     * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
512 michael 9658 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
513 michael 9652 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
514     specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
515     * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
516     ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
517     on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
518 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLO>
519 michael 4567
520    
521     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
522 michael 9652 * Code cleanups/performance improvements
523 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLW>
524 michael 4567
525    
526     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
527 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
528     `general::warn_no_connect_block`
529 michael 9654 * Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
530 michael 9750 * Added user mode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
531     * Added user mode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
532     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLB>
533 michael 4567
534    
535     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
536 michael 9652 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
537     and below.
538 michael 9654 * `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
539 michael 9652 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
540 michael 9654 * `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
541     and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
542 michael 9652 * Updated several help files
543 michael 4567
544    
545     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
546 michael 9654 * Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
547 michael 9652 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
548     * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
549     * EGD support has been dropped
550 michael 4567
551    
552     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
553 michael 9654 * Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
554 michael 9750 * Fixed bug where IRC operators that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive
555     server notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
556 michael 9652 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
557     as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
558 michael 9654 * Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
559     * Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
560 michael 4567
561    
562     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
563 michael 9654 * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
564 michael 9658 * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
565 michael 9652 in case there are any +H opers
566 michael 9658 * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
567 michael 9652 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
568 michael 9654 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
569 michael 9652 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
570     * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
571     if `general::network_name` contains spaces
572 michael 4567
573    
574     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
575 michael 9654 * Fixed possible `WATCH` core
576 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
577     into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
578     configuration options
579 michael 9654 * Minor `LIST` optimization
580 michael 4567
581    
582 michael 3376 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
583 michael 9654 * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
584 michael 9652 since glibc2.17 in certain cases
585     * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
586     regardless of channel mode +s
587     * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
588 michael 3376
589    
590 michael 3330 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
591 michael 9654 * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
592 michael 9652 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
593 michael 9654 * The `USERS` command has been removed
594     * Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
595 michael 9652 just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
596 michael 3054
597    
598     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
599 michael 9652 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
600     * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
601 michael 9750 * Added `unxline` IRC operator flag
602 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
603 michael 9652 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
604     * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
605     the ircd via SIGINT
606     * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
607     * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
608 michael 9654 in the `WHOIS` reply
609 michael 3028
610    
611 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
612 michael 9654 * Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
613 michael 9652 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
614     more than one hop away
615     * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
616     haven't finished the SSL handshake
617     * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
618     * Updated/fixed help files
619 michael 9654 * `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
620 michael 2794
621    
622 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
623 michael 9652 * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
624     * Serial number is now shown on start up
625     * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
626     * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
627     * Minor code cleanups
628     * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
629 michael 9654 * Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
630 michael 2794
631    
632 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
633 michael 9654 * Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
634 michael 9652 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
635 michael 2794
636    
637 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
638 michael 9652 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
639 michael 9656 * Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
640     * The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
641 michael 9652 with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
642     * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
643     * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
644     administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
645 michael 9654 * Added `SVSKILL` command
646 michael 2794
647    
648 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
649 michael 9750 * Added user mode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
650 michael 9652 mode set by servers.
651 michael 9654 * `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
652     * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
653     Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
654 michael 9652 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
655 michael 9654 set via `WHOIS`
656 michael 2794
657    
658 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
659 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
660     throughout the entire network if using services enforced
661 michael 9654 nick names (`SVSNICK`)
662 michael 9652 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
663 michael 9654 * Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
664 michael 9652 buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
665 michael 9654 * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
666 michael 9652 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
667 michael 9654 * Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
668 michael 2498
669    
670 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
671 michael 9652 * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
672     * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
673     * Updated several documentation files
674 michael 2454
675    
676 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
677 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
678 michael 2454
679    
680 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
681 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
682     if `connect::aftype` isn't set
683 michael 2454
684    
685 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
686 michael 9658 * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
687 michael 9652 for more information
688 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
689 michael 9652 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
690     * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
691     * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
692 michael 2454
693    
694 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
695 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
696 michael 9658 * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
697 michael 9654 * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
698 michael 2334
699    
700 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
701 michael 9652 * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
702     * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
703     * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
704     and connect {} blocks.
705     In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
706     to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
707     fingerprints
708     * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
709 michael 9658 `doc/reference.conf` for more information
710 michael 9750 * Added user mode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
711 michael 9652 to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
712 michael 9656 ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
713 michael 9652 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
714 michael 2258
715    
716 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
717 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
718     general {} block to serverhide {} block
719     * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
720 michael 9750 * Fixed bug where IRC operators could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't
721     have the +l mode set
722 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
723 michael 9658 * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
724 michael 9652 information
725     * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
726 michael 2155
727    
728 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
729 michael 9652 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
730 michael 2155
731    
732 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
733 michael 9652 * Fixed broken spoofs
734 michael 2155
735    
736 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
737 michael 9652 * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
738     `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
739     not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
740     by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
741 michael 9666 clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
742 michael 9652 remote clients
743 michael 9658 * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
744 michael 9654 * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
745 michael 2012
746 michael 2155
747 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
748 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
749     name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
750 michael 9656 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
751 michael 9652 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
752     * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
753 michael 1954
754    
755 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
756 michael 9652 * PCRE support has been dropped
757     * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
758     Similar to `STATS x|q`
759     * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
760     prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
761     that has this mode set
762     * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
763     sending messages to a channel
764     * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
765     now enabled by default
766 michael 1932
767    
768 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
769 michael 9652 * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
770     * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
771 michael 9750 * Removed oper flag `nick_changes`. IRC operators can now set +n at will
772 michael 9652 * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
773     * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
774 michael 1932
775    
776 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
777 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
778     single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
779 michael 9658 Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
780 michael 9652 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
781     ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
782     CIDR is supported
783     * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
784     * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
785     in resv {} blocks
786     * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
787     A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
788     * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
789     mempool allocator for Tor cells
790     * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
791     Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
792     * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
793     * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
794     * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
795     * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
796     * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
797 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
798 michael 1731
799 michael 1798
800 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
801 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
802     of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
803 michael 9654 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
804 michael 2155
805    
806 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
807 michael 9652 * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
808     * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
809     * Increased nickname history length to 32768
810     * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
811 michael 1932
812    
813 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
814 michael 9652 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
815 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
816 michael 9750 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new user mode +e.
817     These previously used user mode +x.
818 michael 9652 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
819     via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
820 michael 1731
821 michael 1797
822 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
823 michael 9652 * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
824     send any private message
825     * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
826 michael 1797
827    
828 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
829 michael 9666 * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
830 michael 9652 A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
831     can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
832     * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
833 michael 9654 * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
834 michael 9652 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
835 michael 9658 * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
836 michael 9652 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
837     * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
838 michael 9658 * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
839 michael 9652 and `stats_e_disabled`
840     * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
841     to modules/
842 michael 9658 * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
843 michael 9652 on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
844     directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
845     same way as it does in csircd
846     * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
847 michael 1797
848    
849 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
850 michael 9658 * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
851 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
852 michael 1731
853    
854 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
855 michael 9658 * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
856     * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
857     same default reason if no reason has been specified
858 michael 1731
859    
860 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
861 michael 9652 * Minor updates to the build system
862     * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
863     * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
864     clock is running backwards
865     * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
866     * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
867     * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
868 michael 1731
869    
870 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
871 michael 9750 * Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based IRC operator logins
872 michael 9652 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
873 michael 9654 * Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
874     * Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
875 michael 1731
876    
877 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
878 michael 9652 * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
879     invalid characters
880     * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
881     This is now enabled by default
882 michael 9654 * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
883 michael 9658 * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
884 michael 1540
885 michael 1547
886 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
887 michael 9652 * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
888     new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
889     The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
890     for each class
891     * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
892 michael 1516
893    
894 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
895 michael 9652 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
896     * Removed &localchannels
897 michael 9656 * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
898 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
899     * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
900 michael 9658 * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
901 michael 9652 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
902     These features are now enabled by default
903 michael 1474
904    
905 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
906 michael 9652 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
907 michael 9654 when set to yes
908 michael 9652 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
909 michael 9750 was to let IRC operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
910 michael 9656 * Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
911     commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
912     `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
913     `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
914 michael 9652 all modules
915     * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
916 michael 9654 * Removed `OMOTD` module
917 michael 9750 * Added `set` to IRC operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
918 michael 9652 * Improved TS6 support
919     * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
920 michael 1424
921 michael 1441
922 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
923 michael 9652 * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
924     following changes:
925     - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
926     - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
927     - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
928     deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
929 michael 9750 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new user mode +j. These
930     previously used user mode +r.
931     - Added user mode +r (registered nick) and channel mode +r (registered channel)
932     - Added user mode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
933     - Added channel mode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
934 michael 9652 - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
935 michael 9666 - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
936 michael 9652 - Added services_name directive to general {} block
937 michael 9750 - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by IRC operators, too
938 michael 9654 * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
939 michael 9666 only be added via `ircd.conf`
940 michael 9750 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` IRC operator privilege flags.
941 michael 9658 Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
942 michael 9652 * Removed Idle-time klines
943     * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
944     * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
945     controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
946     * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
947     file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
948     * Added support for remote D-lines
949 michael 9750 * Added user mode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
950     `hidden_oper` operator flags. With user mode +H, IRC operator status can now
951 michael 9652 be hidden even on remote servers
952     * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
953     * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
954     SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
955     NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
956     connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
957     * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
958     added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
959     Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
960 michael 9750 * IRC operator login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
961 michael 9652 * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
962     enabled by default
963     * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
964 michael 9750 * Added `m_webirc.c` to `contrib/`
965 michael 9652 * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
966 michael 1244
967 michael 1245 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
968 michael 1244
969 adx 30 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
970 michael 9664 the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
971 michael 920 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
972 michael 883 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
973 adx 30 information masked).
974    
975     DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
976 michael 1865 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
977 michael 9664 https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
978 michael 1932 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
979 adx 30
980 michael 9664 Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
981 adx 30
982 michael 1865 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
983 adx 30
984     --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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