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