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1	<	-- ircd-hybrid-8.0.0 Release Notes
2	<	o) Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
3	<	invalid characters.
4	<	o) Removed general::use_whois_actually configuration directive. This is
5	<	now enabled by default
6	<
7	<
8	<	-- ircd-hybrid-8rc1 Release Notes
9	<	o) Removed general::client_flood configuration option and added the
10	<	new 'recvq' configuration directive to class{} blocks.
11	<	The max size of a receive queue can be seen in "STATS Y"
12	<	for each class
13	<	o) A server's description can again include the '[' and ']' characters
14	<
15	<
16	<	-- ircd-hybrid-8beta3 Release Notes
17	<	o) Fixed wrong syntax of several language files
18	<	o) &localchannels have been removed
19	<	o) /messaging opers@some.server is no longer supported
20	<	o) Fixed bug that would possibly lead to a topic desynchronization
21	<	o) Removed serverhide::disable_hidden configuration option
22	<	o) Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
23	<	o) use_invex, use_except and use_knock configuration options
24	<	have been removed. These features are now enabled by default
25	<
26	<
27	<	-- ircd-hybrid-8beta2 Release Notes
28	<	o) channel::disable_fake_channels now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
29	<	when set to yes
30	<	o) Added channel::max_chans_per_oper configuration directive. The old way
31	<	was to let ircops join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
32	<	o) Replaced MODLOAD, MODUNLOAD, MODRELOAD, MODLIST and MODRESTART commands
33	<	with the new MODULE command which can be fed with the LOAD, UNLOAD, RELOAD
34	<	and LIST parameters.
35	<	MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use "MODULE RELOAD *" to reload all modules
36	<	o) Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
37	<	o) Removed OMOTD module
38	<	o) Added 'set' to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the "SET" command
39	<	o) Improved TS6 support
40	<
41	<
42	<	-- ircd-hybrid-8beta1 Release Notes
43	<	o) Implemented full services support. Among other things, the following changes
44	<	have been done for this:
45	<	- Added SVSNICK, and SVSMODE command handlers
46	<	- Added service stamps to NICK/UID messages
47	<	- Added SVS to server capabilities (CAPAB). SVS capable servers can
48	<	deal with extended NICK/UID messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
49	<	- Usermode +r (registered nick) has been added, as well as
50	<	channelmode +r (registered channel)
51	<	- Now that usermode +r has a different function than before, rejected
52	<	client notices now go to new usermode +j
53	<	- Various services shortcuts have been added (/NS, /CS, /NICKSERV, /CHANSERV, etc.)
54	<	- Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
55	<	- Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
56	<	- Added services{} block to ircd.conf
57	<	- Added services_name directive to general{} block
58	<	- Added GLOBOPS mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
59	<	o) RKLINE and RXLINE commands have been removed. Regular expression based
60	<	bans should only be added via ircd.conf
61	<	o) Added 'globops', 'restart', 'dline', 'undline' and 'module' operator privilege flags.
62	<	Read doc/example.conf for further explanation of what these flags
63	<	are supposed to be doing
64	<	o) Idle-time klines have been removed
65	<	o) Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
66	<	o) Remove general::burst_away configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
67	<	controlled via connect::flags explicitly
68	<	o) Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
69	<	file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
70	<	o) Added support for remote D-lines
71	<	o) Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
72	<	hidden_oper operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
73	<	be hidden even on remote servers
74	<	o) Added CIDR support for operator{} blocks
75	<	o) The servlink program has been removed. ircd-hybrid can now make use of SSL/TLS
76	<	for inter-server communication.
77	<	NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
78	<	connection is required, as compression is now handled via the OpenSSL library
79	<	o) Removed 'ssl_server_protocol' configuration directive and
80	<	added 'ssl_client_method' and 'ssl_server_method' instead.
81	<	Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
82	<	o) Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
83	<	o) Removed channel::burst_topicwho configuration option. Topicsetters are
84	<	now sent by default
85	<	o) "STATS Y|y" now reports CIDR limits as well
86	<	o) Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
87	<	o) Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
1	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.37 (202?-??-??)
2	>	* Implemented IRCv3 `CAP 302`
3	>	* Implemented IRCv3 `cap-notify` capability
4	>
5	>
6	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.36 (2020-12-04)
7	>	* The old WATCH implementation has been replaced with IRCv3.2 MONITOR. For this,
8	>	the `general::max_watch` configuration directive has been renamed to
9	>	`general::max_monitor`.
10	>	* User mode `B` has been implemented. Clients with that mode set are marked as a
11	>	bot in both `WHOIS` and `WHO`. This mode can only be set by IRC operators (as
12	>	long as the `bot` directive is set in `general::oper_only_umodes`), servers,
13	>	and services.
14	>	This mode can for example be used to mark HOPM as official network bot.
15	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JI3fG>
16	>
17	>
18	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.35 (2020-11-14)
19	>	* Fixed issue where servers could propagate truncated ban masks during net-join
20	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JIUa6>
21	>
22	>
23	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-11-01)
24	>	* Re-implement backwards compatibility mode for old ircd-hybrid 8.2.23 and below.
25	>	Final removal is scheduled for early 2021.
26	>	* For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
27	>	renamed to `general::network_description`
28	>	* Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
29	>	sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
30	>	`full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
31	>	and `operator::umodes`.
32	>	* User mode +b (bots) has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now
33	>	sent to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
34	>	`general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
35	>	`flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
36	>	* Stricten server/user ID validation. IDs have to be all uppercase everywhere now.
37	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeID>
38	>
39	>
40	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
41	>	* Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
42	>	* Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
43	>	* IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
44	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
45	>
46	>
47	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
48	>	* `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
49	>	* Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
50	>	* Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
51	>	based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
52	>	* Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
53	>	* `STATS ?` is now oper-only
54	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
55	>
56	>
57	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
58	>	* macOS compatibility fixes
59	>	* Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
60	>	much sense anymore
61	>	* Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
62	>	* Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
63	>	detected as control characters
64	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
65	>
66	>
67	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
68	>	* `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
69	>	installed properly during `make install`
70	>	* Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
71	>	OpenSSL under certain circumstances
72	>	* Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
73	>	matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
74	>	with voice or above are not affected.
75	>	* Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
76	>	their nick name as well
77	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
78	>
79	>
80	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
81	>	* Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
82	>
83	>	Matching:
84	>
85	>	* `$a:<account>`   Matches users logged into a matching account.
86	>	* `$c:<channel>`   Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
87	>	prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
88	>	certain channel privileges.
89	>	* `$o:<class>`     Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
90	>	matching the mask.
91	>	* `$r:<realname>`  Matches users with a matching realname.
92	>	* `$s:<server>`    Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
93	>	* `$u:<modes>`     Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
94	>	* `$z:<certfp>`    Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
95	>
96	>	Acting:
97	>
98	>	* `$j:<banmask>`   Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
99	>	* `$m:<banmask>`   Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
100	>	or above are not affected.
101	>
102	>	For more details, see `help/extban`.
103	>	* Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
104	>	for more information.
105	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
106	>
107	>
108	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
109	>	* Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
110	>	* Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
111	>	* Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
112	>	from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
113	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
114	>
115	>
116	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
117	>	* Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
118	>	* The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
119	>	`--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
120	>	switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
121	>	and `none`.
122	>	If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
123	>	OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
124	>	* Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
125	>	defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
126	>	* The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
127	>	the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
128	>	* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
129	>	* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
130	>	* Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
131	>	new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
132	>	* In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
133	>	`ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
134	>	`ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
135	>	`ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
136	>	`ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
137	>	`ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
138	>	* In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
139	>	`ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
140	>	`ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
141	>	* In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
142	>	`ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
143	>	`ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
144	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
145	>
146	>
147	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
148	>	* The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
149	>	replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
150	>	operators with that mode set
151	>	* Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
152	>	instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
153	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
154	>
155	>
156	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
157	>	* The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
158	>	configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
159	>	and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
160	>	redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
161	>	* Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
162	>	* The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
163	>	* TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
164	>	the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
165	>	* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
166	>	* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
167	>	* The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
168	>	been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
169	>	in the connect {} block
170	>	* The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
171	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
172	>
173	>
174	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
175	>	* Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
176	>	* Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
177	>	nick while in a channel with that mode set
178	>	* Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
179	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
180	>
181	>
182	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
183	>	* IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
184	>	and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
185	>	* `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
186	>	* Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
187	>	* Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
188	>	electric fence memory debugger library
189	>	* `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
190	>	* Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
191	>	when deoppering
192	>	* Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
193	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
194	>
195	>
196	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
197	>	* Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
198	>	extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
199	>	configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
200	>	* Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
201	>	to non-chanops everywhere
202	>	* Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
203	>	numerics containing UIDs
204	>	* `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
205	>	* Added support for remote `ETRACE`
206	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
207	>
208	>
209	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
210	>	* The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
211	>	along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
212	>	message throttling better
213	>	* Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
214	>	sender is invited to
215	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
216	>
217	>
218	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
219	>	* `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
220	>	* Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
221	>	for more information.
222	>	* `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
223	>	the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
224	>	* `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
225	>	to see them
226	>	* The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
227	>	support multibyte encodings better
228	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
229	>
230	>
231	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
232	>	* Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
233	>	* `WHO` now allows IRC operators to search by IP address
234	>	* Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
235	>	`serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
236	>	* User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
237	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
238	>
239	>
240	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
241	>	* Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
242	>	* Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
243	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
244	>
245	>
246	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
247	>	* Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
248	>	set to 0
249	>	* Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
250	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
251	>
252	>
253	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
254	>	* Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
255	>	allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
256	>	* Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
257	>	and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
258	>	* Minor updates to help files
259	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
260	>
261	>
262	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
263	>	* Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
264	>	for providing a box for testing purposes.
265	>	* Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
266	>	* `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
267	>	* Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
268	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
269	>
270	>
271	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
272	>	* Fixed server clustering
273	>	* Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
274	>	* Improvements to libGeoIP support:
275	>	- Works now with IPv6 addresses
276	>	- Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
277	>	and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
278	>	serverinfo {} block
279	>	* Further improvements to GnuTLS support
280	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
281	>
282	>
283	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
284	>	* Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
285	>	intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
286	>	to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
287	>	* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
288	>	* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
289	>	* Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
290	>	* Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
291	>	* Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
292	>	* Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
293	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
294	>
295	>
296	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
297	>	* **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
298	>	to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
299	>	desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
300	>	* Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
301	>	* Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
302	>	* Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
303	>	* ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
304	>	`/etc/resolv.conf`
305	>	* The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
306	>	* Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
307	>	* Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
308	>	* Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
309	>	* `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
310	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
311	>
312	>
313	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
314	>	* Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
315	>	* Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
316	>	* Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
317	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
318	>
319	>
320	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
321	>	* **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
322	>	to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
323	>	* Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
324	>	* Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
325	>	would not have any effect
326	>	* mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
327	>	the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
328	>	* Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
329	>	operator {} blocks
330	>	* RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
331	>	to the DH param file
332	>	* Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
333	>	of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
334	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
335	>
336	>
337	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
338	>	* **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
339	>	instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
340	>	to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
341	>	* **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
342	>	following channel {} block configuration directives:
343	>	`default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
344	>	`no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
345	>	* Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
346	>	* `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
347	>	generated based on the server's name and description
348	>	* Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
349	>	* If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
350	>	`-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
351	>	* Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
352	>	* Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
353	>	* `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
354	>	* Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
355	>	* The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
356	>	in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
357	>	See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
358	>	* Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
359	>	IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
360	>	privileges.
361	>	* Added `close` to IRC operator flags
362	>	* ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
363	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
364	>
365	>
366	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
367	>	* ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
368	>	have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
369	>	* Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
370	>	they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to IRC
371	>	operators that don't have administrator privileges
372	>	* The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
373	>	with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
374	>	way to add global user@host mask based server bans
375	>	* Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
376	>	`kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
377	>	* Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
378	>	been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
379	>	* Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
380	>	* The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
381	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
382	>
383	>
384	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
385	>	* Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
386	>	* Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
387	>	lead to stack corruption
388	>	* Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
389	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
390	>
391	>
392	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
393	>	* `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
394	>	* `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
395	>	* Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
396	>	limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
397	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
398	>
399	>
400	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
401	>	* Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
402	>	the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
403	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
404	>
405	>
406	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
407	>	* Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
408	>	be seen in `WHOIS`
409	>	* Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
410	>	`RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
411	>	* IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
412	>	* Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
413	>	issued by services clients
414	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
415	>
416	>
417	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
418	>	* **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
419	>	`max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
420	>	`join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
421	>	`join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
422	>	* Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
423	>	`JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
424	>	command
425	>	* Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
426	>	* Fixes to the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood logic
427	>	* Allow to disable the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood mechanism by setting the
428	>	`general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
429	>	* Updated some help files
430	>	* IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
431	>	channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
432	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP3>
433	>
434	>
435	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
436	>	* Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
437	>	* Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
438	>	* Fixed broken `make install -jX`
439	>	* m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
440	>	* Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
441	>	* Updated several help files
442	>	* The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
443	>	* The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
444	>	IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
445	>	hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
446	>	* Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
447	>	* Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
448	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPG>
449	>
450	>
451	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
452	>	* Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
453	>	* Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
454	>	* User mode +G now no longer allows to override +g
455	>	* Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
456	>	have been disabled
457	>	* Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
458	>	* `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
459	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP8>
460	>
461	>
462	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
463	>	* Successful IRC operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
464	>	* Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
465	>	* Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
466	>	* A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
467	>	* All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
468	>	* Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
469	>	or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
470	>	* pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
471	>	See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
472	>	* Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
473	>	longer needed.
474	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPR>
475	>
476	>
477	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
478	>	* Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
479	>	newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
480	>	in the general {} block
481	>	* Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
482	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeIF>
483	>
484	>
485	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
486	>	* Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
487	>	* `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
488	>	to enable TLS/SSL support
489	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLI>
490	>
491	>
492	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
493	>	* **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
494	>	and can't be disabled anymore
495	>	* Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
496	>	* Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
497	>	* `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
498	>	* The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
499	>	* Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
500	>	* Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
501	>	* Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
502	>	See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
503	>	* Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
504	>	specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
505	>	* Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
506	>	ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
507	>	on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
508	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLO>
509	>
510	>
511	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
512	>	* Code cleanups/performance improvements
513	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLW>
514	>
515	>
516	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
517	>	* **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
518	>	`general::warn_no_connect_block`
519	>	* Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
520	>	* Added user mode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
521	>	* Added user mode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
522	>	* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLB>
523	>
524	>
525	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
526	>	* TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
527	>	and below.
528	>	* `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
529	>	* Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
530	>	* `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
531	>	and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
532	>	* Updated several help files
533	>
534	>
535	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
536	>	* Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
537	>	* Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
538	>	* Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
539	>	* EGD support has been dropped
540	>
541	>
542	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
543	>	* Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
544	>	* Fixed bug where IRC operators that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive
545	>	server notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
546	>	* Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
547	>	as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
548	>	* Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
549	>	* Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
550	>
551	>
552	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
553	>	* Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
554	>	* Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
555	>	in case there are any +H opers
556	>	* IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
557	>	* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
558	>	* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
559	>	* Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
560	>	* Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
561	>	if `general::network_name` contains spaces
562	>
563	>
564	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
565	>	* Fixed possible `WATCH` core
566	>	* Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
567	>	into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
568	>	configuration options
569	>	* Minor `LIST` optimization
570	>
571	>
572	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
573	>	* Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
574	>	since glibc2.17 in certain cases
575	>	* Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
576	>	regardless of channel mode +s
577	>	* Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
578	>
579	>
580	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
581	>	* **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
582	>	* mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
583	>	* The `USERS` command has been removed
584	>	* Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
585	>	just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
586	>
587	>
588	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
589	>	* WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
590	>	* Improved TS6 inter-server communication
591	>	* Added `unxline` IRC operator flag
592	>	* Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
593	>	* ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
594	>	* Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
595	>	the ircd via SIGINT
596	>	* Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
597	>	* Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
598	>	in the `WHOIS` reply
599	>
600	>
601	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
602	>	* Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
603	>	* Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
604	>	more than one hop away
605	>	* Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
606	>	haven't finished the SSL handshake
607	>	* Fixed several bugs with server hiding
608	>	* Updated/fixed help files
609	>	* `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
610	>
611	>
612	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
613	>	* `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
614	>	* Serial number is now shown on start up
615	>	* Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
616	>	* Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
617	>	* Minor code cleanups
618	>	* Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
619	>	* Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
620	>
621	>
622	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
623	>	* Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
624	>	* Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
625	>
626	>
627	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
628	>	* Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
629	>	* Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
630	>	* The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
631	>	with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
632	>	* Fixed some flaws with server hiding
633	>	* Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
634	>	administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
635	>	* Added `SVSKILL` command
636	>
637	>
638	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
639	>	* Added user mode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
640	>	mode set by servers.
641	>	* `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
642	>	* Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
643	>	Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
644	>	* Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
645	>	set via `WHOIS`
646	>
647	>
648	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
649	>	* Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
650	>	throughout the entire network if using services enforced
651	>	nick names (`SVSNICK`)
652	>	* Cleaned up/modernized build system
653	>	* Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
654	>	buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
655	>	* When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
656	>	of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
657	>	* Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
658	>
659	>
660	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
661	>	* Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
662	>	* Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
663	>	* Updated several documentation files
664	>
665	>
666	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
667	>	* Fixed possible core with empty motd files
668	>
669	>
670	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
671	>	* Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
672	>	if `connect::aftype` isn't set
673	>
674	>
675	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
676	>	* Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
677	>	for more information
678	>	* Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
679	>	* Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
680	>	* Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
681	>	* Minor fixes to nickflood control code
682	>
683	>
684	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
685	>	* Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
686	>	* Revised `doc/reference.conf`
687	>	* Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
688	>
689	>
690	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
691	>	* Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
692	>	* Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
693	>	* Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
694	>	and connect {} blocks.
695	>	In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
696	>	to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
697	>	fingerprints
698	>	* Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
699	>	`doc/reference.conf` for more information
700	>	* Added user mode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
701	>	to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
702	>	ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
703	>	* Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
704	>
705	>
706	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
707	>	* **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
708	>	general {} block to serverhide {} block
709	>	* Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
710	>	* Fixed bug where IRC operators could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't
711	>	have the +l mode set
712	>	* Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
713	>	* Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
714	>	information
715	>	* `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
716	>
717	>
718	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
719	>	* Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
720	>
721	>
722	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
723	>	* Fixed broken spoofs
724	>
725	>
726	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
727	>	* Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
728	>	`squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
729	>	not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
730	>	by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
731	>	clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
732	>	remote clients
733	>	* Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
734	>	* Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
735	>
736	>
737	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
738	>	* Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
739	>	name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
740	>	* Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
741	>	* Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
742	>	* Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
743	>
744	>
745	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
746	>	* PCRE support has been dropped
747	>	* `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
748	>	Similar to `STATS x|q`
749	>	* Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
750	>	prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
751	>	that has this mode set
752	>	* Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
753	>	sending messages to a channel
754	>	* Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
755	>	now enabled by default
756	>
757	>
758	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
759	>	* Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
760	>	* Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
761	>	* Removed oper flag `nick_changes`. IRC operators can now set +n at will
762	>	* Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
763	>	* Fixed spoofs not working as expected
764	>
765	>
766	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
767	>	* **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
768	>	single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
769	>	Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
770	>	* Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
771	>	ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
772	>	CIDR is supported
773	>	* Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
774	>	* Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
775	>	in resv {} blocks
776	>	* Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
777	>	A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
778	>	* Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
779	>	mempool allocator for Tor cells
780	>	* Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
781	>	Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
782	>	* Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
783	>	* NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
784	>	* contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
785	>	* Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
786	>	* Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
787	>	* Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
788	>
789	>
790	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
791	>	* Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
792	>	of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
793	>	* Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
794	>
795	>
796	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
797	>	* `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
798	>	* Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
799	>	* Increased nickname history length to 32768
800	>	* Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
801	>
802	>
803	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
804	>	* Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
805	>	* Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
806	>	* Remote server connection and split notices now go to new user mode +e.
807	>	These previously used user mode +x.
808	>	* Services may now change the host of a specific user
809	>	via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
810	>
811	>
812	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
813	>	* Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
814	>	send any private message
815	>	* Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
816	>
817	>
818	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
819	>	* **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
820	>	A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
821	>	can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
822	>	* Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
823	>	* Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
824	>	* Improved logging of configuration file issues
825	>	* `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
826	>	* Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
827	>	* Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
828	>	* `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
829	>	and `stats_e_disabled`
830	>	* m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
831	>	to modules/
832	>	* `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
833	>	on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
834	>	directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
835	>	same way as it does in csircd
836	>	* The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
837	>
838	>
839	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
840	>	* Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
841	>	* Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
842	>
843	>
844	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
845	>	* Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
846	>	* `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
847	>	same default reason if no reason has been specified
848	>
849	>
850	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
851	>	* Minor updates to the build system
852	>	* Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
853	>	* Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
854	>	clock is running backwards
855	>	* `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
856	>	* Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
857	>	* IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
858	>
859	>
860	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
861	>	* Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based IRC operator logins
862	>	* Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
863	>	* Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
864	>	* Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
865	>
866	>
867	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
868	>	* Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
869	>	invalid characters
870	>	* Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
871	>	This is now enabled by default
872	>	* Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
873	>	* Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
874	>
875	>
876	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
877	>	* Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
878	>	new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
879	>	The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
880	>	for each class
881	>	* Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
882	>
883	>
884	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
885	>	* Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
886	>	* Removed &localchannels
887	>	* `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
888	>	* Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
889	>	* Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
890	>	* Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
891	>	* Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
892	>	These features are now enabled by default
893	>
894	>
895	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
896	>	* `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
897	>	when set to yes
898	>	* Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
899	>	was to let IRC operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
900	>	* Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
901	>	commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
902	>	`UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
903	>	`MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
904	>	all modules
905	>	* Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
906	>	* Removed `OMOTD` module
907	>	* Added `set` to IRC operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
908	>	* Improved TS6 support
909	>	* Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
910	>
911	>
912	>	-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
913	>	* Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
914	>	following changes:
915	>	- Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
916	>	- Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
917	>	- Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
918	>	deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
919	>	- Changed rejected client notices to go to new user mode +j. These
920	>	previously used user mode +r.
921	>	- Added user mode +r (registered nick) and channel mode +r (registered channel)
922	>	- Added user mode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
923	>	- Added channel mode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
924	>	- Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
925	>	- Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
926	>	- Added services_name directive to general {} block
927	>	- Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by IRC operators, too
928	>	* Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
929	>	only be added via `ircd.conf`
930	>	* Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` IRC operator privilege flags.
931	>	Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
932	>	* Removed Idle-time klines
933	>	* Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
934	>	* Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
935	>	controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
936	>	* Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
937	>	file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
938	>	* Added support for remote D-lines
939	>	* Added user mode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
940	>	`hidden_oper` operator flags. With user mode +H, IRC operator status can now
941	>	be hidden even on remote servers
942	>	* Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
943	>	* Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
944	>	SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
945	>	NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
946	>	connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
947	>	* Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
948	>	added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
949	>	Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
950	>	* IRC operator login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
951	>	* Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
952	>	enabled by default
953	>	* `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
954	>	* Added `m_webirc.c` to `contrib/`
955	>	* Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
956
957		--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
958
91	–	BUGS: Major bugs in this release are listed in BUGS
92	–
959		BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
960		the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
961		Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
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963		information masked).
964
965		DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
966	<	including betas.  To subscribe, use this link:
966	>	including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
967		https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
968	<	This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.  Posting here
103	<	is much more likely to get something done than ranting on #TZ.
968	>	This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
969
970		Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
971
972	<	Other files recommended for reading: BUGS, README, INSTALL
972	>	Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
973
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