--- ircd-hybrid-7.2/RELNOTES	2006/01/01 09:44:41	352
+++ ircd-hybrid/trunk/NEWS	2020/10/10 17:57:09	9658
@@ -1,97 +1,924 @@
--- ircd-hybrid-7.2.1beta1 RELNOTES
-o) Fixed bug where particular clients would always receive
-   "Load is temporarily too heavy" message
-o) Improved memory consumption, i.e. memory consumption has
-   been reduced for remote clients
-o) Fixed possible core in case default_cipher_preference directive isn't set
-o) Fixed "CHANSERV INVITE" bug with anope services
-o) Updated example configuration files to reflect new topicburst flags
-   directive in connect{} blocks
-o) Fixed core if using the operator{} 'umodes' directive
-o) Don't allow shared k-lines to be set without a valid reason
-
-
--- ircd-hybrid-7.2.0 RELNOTES
-o) Fixed broken operwall = yes;
-o) Added 'umode' directive to oper{}.  List of modes to get on /OPER.
-o) Fixed a WHOIS bug
-o) Fixed bug where we would increase Count.invisi even
-   if invisible_on_connect is turned off
-o) Removed invite_ops_only, controlled by paranoid (+p) now
-o) Better DDoS protection
-o) Fixed va_list bug on amd64
-o) Fixed /dev/poll
-
-
--- ircd-hybrid-7.2rc1 RELNOTES
-o) ircd can dynamically change all its client/fd limits at runtime
-o) Added epoll as the primary I/O engine under Linux
-o) Local channels will not show up in remote /WHOIS
-o) Added hidden_name which allows customized hidden server names
-o) Added restrict_channels to define a static channel set
-o) Added --disable-gline-voting to disable G-Line votes
-   for small networks or people who don't want it.
-o) Allow accumulating more ip= entries in an exempt{} block
-o) Various improvements and bugfixes
-o) Make win32 build usable
-o) Fixed ban caching bug
-o) Cosmetical fixes to TIME
-o) Get "KLINE nick" to work with clients that have a spoof
-o) Fixed RESV/XLINE bug in conjunction with names that include escaped
-   characters such as \*, \?, \#.
-
-
--- ircd-hybrid-7.2beta1 RELNOTES
-o) Usermode +G, like +g, but allow messaging from people on common channels
-o) Usermode +D - "deaf", don't receive channel messages
-o) RXLINE and RKLINE - commands for setting regexp K/X lines
-o) Join flood is now detected and reported to +b opers
-o) Re-added REJECT_HOLD - lock clients for a while before throwing away
-o) ping_warning, a class{} option to notify opers before "Ping timeout"
-o) New hooking system, modularised: usermodes, iauth, message filtering etc.
-o) Network I/O speedups
-o) Various cleanups and bugfixes
-o) Support for client SSL
-o) Support for services (contrib/m_services.c)
-o) IP cloaking module (contrib/ip_cloaking.c)
-o) Native win32 build
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
+* Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
+* Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
+* IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
+* `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
+* Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
+* Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
+  based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
+* Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
+* `STATS ?` is now oper-only
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
+* macOS compatibility fixes
+* Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
+  much sense anymore
+* Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
+* Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
+  detected as control characters
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
+* `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
+  installed properly during `make install`
+* Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
+  openssl under certain circumstances
+* Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
+  matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
+  with voice or above are not affected.
+* Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
+  their nick name as well
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
+* Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
+
+  Matching:
+  
+  $a:<account>   Matches users logged into a matching account.
+  $c:<channel>   Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
+                 prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
+                 certain channel privileges.
+  $o:<class>     Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
+                 matching the mask.
+  $r:<realname>  Matches users with a matching realname.
+  $s:<server>    Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
+  $u:<modes>     Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
+  $z:<certfp>    Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
+  
+  Acting:
+  
+  $j:<banmask>   Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
+  $m:<banmask>   Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
+                 or above are not affected.
+
+  For more details, see help/extban.
+* Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
+  for more information.
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
+* Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
+* Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
+* Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
+  from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
+* Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
+* The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
+  `--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
+  switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
+  and `none`.
+  If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
+  openssl/libressl -> gnutls -> wolfssl.
+* Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
+  defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
+* The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
+  the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
+* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
+* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
+* Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
+  new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
+* In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
+    `ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
+    `ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
+    `ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
+    `ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
+    `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
+* In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
+    `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
+    `ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
+* In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
+    `ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
+    `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
+* The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
+  replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
+  operators with that mode set
+* Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
+  instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
+* The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
+  configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
+  and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
+  redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
+* Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
+* The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
+* TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
+  the openssl and gnutls module
+* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
+* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
+* The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
+  been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
+  in the connect {} block
+* The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
+* Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
+* Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
+  nick while in a channel with that mode set
+* Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
+* IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
+  and /whois even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
+* `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
+* Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
+* Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
+  electric fence memory debugger library
+* `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
+* Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
+  when deoppering
+* Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
+* Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
+  extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
+  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
+* Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
+  to non-chanops everywhere
+* Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
+  numerics containing UIDs
+* `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
+* Added support for remote `ETRACE`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
+* The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
+  along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
+  message throttling better
+* Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
+  sender is invited to
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
+* `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
+* Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
+  for more information.
+* `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
+  the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
+* `WHOIS` notices to operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
+  to see them
+* The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes
+  to support multibyte encodings better
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
+* Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
+* `WHO` now allows opers to search by IP address
+* Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
+  `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
+* User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
+* Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
+* Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
+* Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
+  set to 0
+* Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
+* Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
+  allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
+* Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
+  and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
+* Minor updates to help files
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
+* Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
+  for providing a box for testing purposes.
+* Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
+* `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
+* Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
+* Fixed server clustering
+* Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
+* Improvements to libGeoIP support:
+  - Works now with IPv6 addresses
+  - Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
+    and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
+    serverinfo {} block
+* Further improvements to GnuTLS support
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
+* Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
+  intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
+  to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
+* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
+* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
+* Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
+* Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
+* Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
+* Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
+* **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
+  to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
+  desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
+* Added channel mode +T which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
+* Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
+* Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
+* ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
+  `/etc/resolv.conf`
+* The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
+* Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
+* Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
+* Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
+* `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
+* Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
+* **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
+  to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
+* Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
+* Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
+  would not have any effect
+* mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction
+  with the -s and -l switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
+* Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
+  operator {} blocks
+* RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
+  to the DH param file
+* Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
+  of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
+* **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
+  instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
+  to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
+* **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
+  following channel {} block configuration directives:
+  `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
+  `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
+* Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
+* `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
+  generated based on the server's name and description
+* Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
+* If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
+  `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
+* Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
+* Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
+* `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
+* Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
+* The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
+  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
+* Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
+  IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
+  privileges.
+* Added `close` to IRC operator flags
+* ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
+* ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
+  have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
+* Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
+  they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
+  operators that don't have administrator privileges
+* The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
+  with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
+  way to add global user@host mask based server bans
+* Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
+ `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
+* Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
+  been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
+* Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
+* The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
+* Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
+* Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
+  lead to stack corruption
+* Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
+* `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
+* `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to irc operators
+* Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
+  limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
+* Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
+  the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
+* Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
+  be seen in `WHOIS`
+* Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
+  `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
+* IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
+* Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
+  issued by services clients
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
+* **IMPORTANT:** the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
+   `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
+   `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
+   `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
+* Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
+  `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
+  command
+* Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
+* Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
+* Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
+  `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
+* Updated some help files
+* Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
+  channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
+* Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
+* Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
+* Fixed broken `make install -jX`
+* m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
+* Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
+* Updated several help files
+* The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
+* The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
+  Operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
+  hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
+* Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
+* Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
+* Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
+* Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
+* Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
+* Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
+  have been disabled
+* Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
+* `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
+* Successful operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
+* Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
+* Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
+* A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
+* All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
+* Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
+  or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
+* pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
+* Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
+  longer needed.
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
+* Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
+  newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
+  in the general {} block
+* Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
+* Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
+* `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
+  to enable TLS/SSL support
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
+* **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
+  and can't be disabled anymore
+* Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
+* Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
+* `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
+* The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
+* Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
+* Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
+* Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
+* Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
+  specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
+* Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
+  ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
+  on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
+* Code cleanups/performance improvements
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
+* **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
+  `general::warn_no_connect_block`
+* Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
+* Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
+* Added usermode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
+* TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
+  and below.
+* `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
+* Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
+* `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
+  and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
+* Updated several help files
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
+* Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
+* Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
+* Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
+* EGD support has been dropped
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
+* Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
+* Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
+  notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
+* Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
+  as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
+* Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
+* Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
+* Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
+* Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
+  in case there are any +H opers
+* IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
+* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
+* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
+* Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
+* Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
+  if `general::network_name` contains spaces
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
+* Fixed possible `WATCH` core
+* Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
+  into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
+  configuration options
+* Minor `LIST` optimization
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
+* Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
+  since glibc2.17 in certain cases
+* Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
+  regardless of channel mode +s
+* Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
+* **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
+* mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
+* The `USERS` command has been removed
+* Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
+  just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
+* WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
+* Improved TS6 inter-server communication
+* Added `unxline` oper flag
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
+* ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
+* Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
+  the ircd via SIGINT
+* Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
+* Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
+  in the `WHOIS` reply
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
+* Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
+* Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
+  more than one hop away
+* Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
+  haven't finished the SSL handshake
+* Fixed several bugs with server hiding
+* Updated/fixed help files
+* `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
+* `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
+* Serial number is now shown on start up
+* Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
+* Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
+* Minor code cleanups
+* Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
+* Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
+* Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
+* Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
+* Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
+* Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
+* The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
+  with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
+* Fixed some flaws with server hiding
+* Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
+  administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
+* Added `SVSKILL` command
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
+* Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
+  mode set by servers.
+* `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
+* Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
+  Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
+* Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
+  set via `WHOIS`
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
+* Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
+  throughout the entire network if using services enforced
+  nick names (`SVSNICK`)
+* Cleaned up/modernized build system
+* Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
+  buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
+* When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
+  of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
+* Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
+* Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
+* Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
+* Updated several documentation files
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
+* Fixed possible core with empty motd files
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
+* Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
+  if `connect::aftype` isn't set
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
+* Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
+  for more information
+* Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
+* Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
+* Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
+* Minor fixes to nickflood control code
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
+* Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
+* Revised `doc/reference.conf`
+* Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
+* Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
+* Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
+* Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
+  and connect {} blocks.
+  In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
+  to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
+  fingerprints
+* Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
+  `doc/reference.conf` for more information
+* Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
+  to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
+  ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
+* Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
+* **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
+  general {} block to serverhide {} block
+* Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
+* Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
+  the +l mode set
+* Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
+* Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
+  information
+* `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
+* Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
+* Fixed broken spoofs
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
+* Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
+ `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
+  not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
+  by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
+  clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a KILL for
+  remote clients
+* Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
+* Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
+* Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
+  name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
+* Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
+* Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
+* Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
+* PCRE support has been dropped
+* `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
+  Similar to `STATS x|q`
+* Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
+  prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
+  that has this mode set
+* Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
+  sending messages to a channel
+* Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
+  now enabled by default
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
+* Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
+* Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
+* Removed operflag `nick_changes`. Operators can now set +n at will
+* Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
+* Fixed spoofs not working as expected
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
+* **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
+  single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
+  Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
+* Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
+  ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
+  CIDR is supported
+* Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
+* Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
+  in resv {} blocks
+* Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
+  A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
+* Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
+  mempool allocator for Tor cells
+* Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
+  Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
+* Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
+* NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
+* contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
+* Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
+* Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
+* Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
+* Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
+  of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
+* Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
+* `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
+* Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
+* Increased nickname history length to 32768
+* Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
+* Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
+* Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
+* Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
+  These previously used usermode +x.
+* Services may now change the host of a specific user
+  via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
+* Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
+  send any private message
+* Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
+* **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
+  A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
+  can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
+* Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
+* Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
+* Improved logging of configuration file issues
+* `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
+* Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
+* Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
+* `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
+  and `stats_e_disabled`
+* m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
+  to modules/
+* `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
+  on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
+  directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
+  same way as it does in csircd
+* The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
+* Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
+* Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
+* Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
+* `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
+  same default reason if no reason has been specified
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
+* Minor updates to the build system
+* Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
+* Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
+  clock is running backwards
+* `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
+* Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
+* IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
+* Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based irc operator logins
+* Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
+* Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
+* Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
+* Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
+  invalid characters
+* Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
+  This is now enabled by default
+* Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
+* Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
+* Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
+  new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
+  The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
+  for each class
+* Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
+* Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
+* Removed &localchannels
+* `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
+* Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
+* Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
+* Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
+* Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
+  These features are now enabled by default
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
+* `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
+  when set to yes
+* Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
+  was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
+* Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
+  commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
+  `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
+  `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
+  all modules
+* Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
+* Removed `OMOTD` module
+* Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
+* Improved TS6 support
+* Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
+
+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
+* Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
+  following changes:
+  - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
+  - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
+  - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
+    deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
+  - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
+    previously used usermode +r.
+  - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
+  - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
+  - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
+  - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
+  - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
+  - Added services_name directive to general {} block
+  - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
+* Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
+  only be added via ircd.conf
+* Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
+  Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
+* Removed Idle-time klines
+* Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
+* Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
+  controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
+* Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
+  file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
+* Added support for remote D-lines
+* Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
+  `hidden_oper` operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
+  be hidden even on remote servers
+* Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
+* Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
+  SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
+  NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
+  connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
+* Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
+  added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
+  Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
+* Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
+* Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
+  enabled by default
+* `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
+* Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
+* Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
 
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-This is a beta version of ircd-hybrid-7.2.1.
-
-NOTE: This is still BETA code.  Run it at your own risk.  By running this
- code you assume FULL responsibility for any problems it may cause.  We do
- NOT recommend that you run BETA code on production IRC networks such
- as EFnet.
-
-TESTING: This code is under active development, and a lot changes from beta
- to beta.  As the user of this code, we request that you help us test things
- which have changed recently, and which would benefeit from being tested
- much as possible.
-
-BUGS: Major bugs in this release are listed in BUGS
-
 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
- the bug in one of the following ways:
-  a) By EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org.
-  b) On http://forum.ircd-hybrid.org/
- Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your setup.h, defaults.h, and
- ircd.conf with any report  (with passwords and other sensitive
+ the bug by EMAIL to <bugs@ircd-hybrid.org>
+ Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
+ ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
  information masked).
 
 DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
- including betas.  To subscribe, use this link:
-    https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
- This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.  Posting here
- is much more likely to get something done than ranting on #TZ.
- You can also use Hybrid forums at http://forum.ircd-hybrid.org/
-
-Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
+ including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
+    <https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid>
+ This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
 
-Please read doc/whats-new.txt for information about what is in this release
+Questions/comments directed to <bugs@ircd-hybrid.org>
 
-Other files recommended for reading: BUGS, README.FIRST, INSTALL
+Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
 
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