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