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61                   or above are not affected.
62  
63    For more details, see help/extban.
64 < * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
64 > * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
65    for more information.
66   * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
67  
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141  
142  
143   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
144 < * irc-operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
144 > * IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
145    and /whois even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
146   * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
147   * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
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157   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
158   * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
159    extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
160 <  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by irc-operators or servers.
160 >  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
161   * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
162    to non-chanops everywhere
163   * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
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178  
179   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
180   * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
181 < * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
181 > * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
182    for more information.
183   * `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
184    the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
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248   * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
249   * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
250   * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
251 < * Added `rehash:remote` irc-operator privilege flag
251 > * Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
252   * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
253   * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
254   * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
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258   * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
259    to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
260    desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
261 < * Added channel mode +T which forbids NOTICEs to be sent to a channel
261 > * Added channel mode +T which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
262   * Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
263   * Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
264   * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
265 <  /etc/resolv.conf
265 >  `/etc/resolv.conf`
266   * The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
267   * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
268   * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
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272  
273  
274   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
275 < * Implemented IRCv3.2 invite-notify extension
276 < * Implemented IRCv3.2 chghost extension
275 > * Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
276 > * Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
277   * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
278   * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
279  
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290    operator {} blocks
291   * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
292    to the DH param file
293 < * Added missing irc-operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
294 <  of flags see doc/reference.conf
293 > * Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
294 >  of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
295   * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
296  
297  
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314   * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
315   * Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
316   * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
317 <  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` irc-operator flags.
318 <  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
319 < * Added `resv`, and `unresv` irc-operator flags. Previously, all
320 <  irc-operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
317 >  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
318 >  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
319 > * Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
320 >  IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
321    privileges.
322 < * Added `close` to irc-operator flags
322 > * Added `close` to IRC operator flags
323   * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
324   * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
325  
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359  
360   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
361   * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
362 <  the ircd.conf with configured pseudo {} blocks
362 >  the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
363  
364  
365   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
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394   * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
395   * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
396   * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
397 < * Added `opme` to irc-operator flags
397 > * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
398   * Updated several help files
399   * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
400   * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
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423   * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
424    or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
425   * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
426 <  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
426 >  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
427   * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
428    longer needed.
429  
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451   * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
452   * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
453   * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
454 <  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
454 >  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
455   * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
456    specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
457   * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
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500  
501   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
502   * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
503 < * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of irc-operators
503 > * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
504    in case there are any +H opers
505 < * irc-operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
505 > * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
506   * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
507   * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
508   * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
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622  
623  
624   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
625 < * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See doc/reference.conf
625 > * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
626    for more information
627   * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
628   * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
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632  
633   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
634   * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
635 < * Revised doc/reference.conf
635 > * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
636   * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
637  
638  
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645    to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
646    fingerprints
647   * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
648 <  doc/reference.conf for more information
648 >  `doc/reference.conf` for more information
649   * Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
650    to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
651    ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
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659   * Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
660    the +l mode set
661   * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
662 < * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See doc/reference.conf for more
662 > * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
663    information
664   * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
665  
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679    by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
680    clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a KILL for
681    remote clients
682 < * Added `locops` and `wallops` to irc-operator flags
682 > * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
683   * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
684  
685  
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715   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
716   * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
717    single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
718 <  Read doc/reference.conf for more details
718 >  Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
719   * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
720    ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
721    CIDR is supported
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771   * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
772   * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
773   * Improved logging of configuration file issues
774 < * ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
774 > * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
775   * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
776   * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
777 < * INFO now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
777 > * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
778    and `stats_e_disabled`
779   * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
780    to modules/
781 < * /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending
781 > * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
782    on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
783    directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
784    same way as it does in csircd
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786  
787  
788   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
789 < * Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
789 > * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
790   * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
791  
792  
793   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
794 < * Fixed core on UNDLINE
795 < * XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
796 <  if a reason hasn't been specified
794 > * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
795 > * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
796 >  same default reason if no reason has been specified
797  
798  
799   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
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819   * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
820    This is now enabled by default
821   * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
822 < * Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
822 > * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
823  
824  
825   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
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836   * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
837   * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
838   * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
839 < * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
839 > * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
840   * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
841    These features are now enabled by default
842  
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877   * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
878    only be added via ircd.conf
879   * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
880 <  Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what these flags control
880 >  Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
881   * Removed Idle-time klines
882   * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
883   * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now

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