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# User Rev Content
1 michael 9783 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.36 (2020-12-04)
2 michael 9750 * The old WATCH implementation has been replaced with IRCv3.2 MONITOR. For this,
3     the `general::max_watch` configuration directive has been renamed to
4     `general::max_monitor`.
5 michael 9783 * User mode `B` has been implemented. Clients with that mode set are marked as a
6     bot in both `WHOIS` and `WHO`. This mode can only be set by IRC operators (as
7     long as the `bot` directive is set in `general::oper_only_umodes`), servers,
8     and services.
9     This mode can for example be used to mark HOPM as official network bot.
10     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JI3fG>
11 michael 9750
12    
13     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.35 (2020-11-14)
14     * Fixed issue where servers could propagate truncated ban masks during net-join
15 michael 9783 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JIUa6>
16 michael 9750
17    
18 michael 9699 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-11-01)
19     * Re-implement backwards compatibility mode for old ircd-hybrid 8.2.23 and below.
20     Final removal is scheduled for early 2021.
21 michael 9692 * For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
22     renamed to `general::network_description`
23 michael 9684 * Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
24     sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
25     `full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
26     and `operator::umodes`.
27 michael 9750 * User mode +b (bots) has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now
28     sent to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
29 michael 9684 `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
30     `flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
31 michael 9699 * Stricten server/user ID validation. IDs have to be all uppercase everywhere now.
32 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeID>
33 michael 9684
34    
35 michael 9652 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
36     * Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
37     * Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
38     * IRC operators may now use CIDR notation in `WHO`
39 michael 9656 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTftW>
40 michael 9652
41    
42     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.32 (2020-08-16)
43     * `RESV` couldn't be issued in case no reason has been supplied. This has been fixed.
44     * Fixed possible `RPL_WHOISCHANNELS` line truncation of remote replies
45     * Extban $t of type `matching` has been implemented. This extban allows matching
46     based on TLS protocol version and/or cipher suite
47     * Implemented channel mode `K`. `KNOCK` cannot be used on channels with that mode set
48     * `STATS ?` is now oper-only
49     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa1>
50    
51    
52 michael 9371 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.31 (2020-05-03)
53 michael 9652 * macOS compatibility fixes
54     * Removed `spoof_notice` from `auth::flags`. With vhosts now this notice doesn't make
55     much sense anymore
56     * Fixed issue where ban masks might become malformed if set by remote clients/servers
57     * Fixed issue with channel mode +c where high ascii characters can be erroneously
58     detected as control characters
59     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JUZa6>
60 michael 9371
61    
62 michael 9309 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.30 (2020-03-01)
63 michael 9654 * `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
64 michael 9652 installed properly during `make install`
65     * Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
66 michael 9684 OpenSSL under certain circumstances
67 michael 9652 * Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
68     matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
69     with voice or above are not affected.
70     * Channel mode +N has been changed so channel members with +v can change
71     their nick name as well
72     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyF>
73 michael 9292
74    
75     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.29 (2020-02-19)
76 michael 9652 * Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
77 michael 9292
78 michael 9652 Matching:
79 michael 9666
80     * `$a:<account>` Matches users logged into a matching account.
81     * `$c:<channel>` Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
82     prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
83     certain channel privileges.
84     * `$o:<class>` Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
85     matching the mask.
86     * `$r:<realname>` Matches users with a matching realname.
87     * `$s:<server>` Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
88     * `$u:<modes>` Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
89     * `$z:<certfp>` Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
90    
91 michael 9652 Acting:
92 michael 9292
93 michael 9666 * `$j:<banmask>` Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
94     * `$m:<banmask>` Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
95     or above are not affected.
96    
97     For more details, see `help/extban`.
98 michael 9658 * Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
99 michael 9652 for more information.
100     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
101 michael 9292
102    
103 michael 9232 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.28 (2020-01-26)
104 michael 9652 * Fixed issue with topics set by `TBURST` not being propagated properly to clients
105     * Allow IRC operators to search for real hosts in `WHO`
106     * Ban/exempt/invex masks are now also tested against realhosts to prevent clients
107     from bypassing channel bans by activating a fakehost
108     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jv37M>
109 michael 9232
110    
111     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.27 (2020-01-22)
112 michael 9652 * Experimental support for wolfSSL has been implemented. Minimum supported version is 4.3.0
113     * The `--enable-openssl`, `--enable-gnutls` switches, and their disabling counterparts
114     `--disable-openssl` and `--disable-gnutls`, have been replaced with the `--with-tls`
115     switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
116     and `none`.
117     If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
118 michael 9684 OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
119 michael 9652 * Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
120     defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
121     * The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
122     the `connect::timeout` configuration directive
123     * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.1.1 now
124     * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.6.5 now
125     * Supported TLSv1.3 cipher suites can now be configured explicitely via the
126     new `serverinfo::tls_cipher_suites` configuration directive
127     * In the serverinfo {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
128     `ssl_certificate_file` -> `tls_certificate_file`
129     `ssl_dh_param_file` -> `tls_dh_param_file`
130     `ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` -> `tls_supported_groups`
131     `ssl_cipher_list` -> `tls_cipher_list`
132     `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` -> `tls_message_digest_algorithm`
133     * In the operator {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
134     `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
135     `ssl_connection_required -> `tls_connection_required`
136     * In the connect {} block, the following configuration directives have been renamed:
137     `ssl_cipher_list -> `tls_cipher_list`
138     `ssl_certificate_fingerprint -> `tls_certificate_fingerprint`
139     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/Jvq9g>
140 michael 9068
141    
142 michael 9052 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.26 (2019-05-31)
143 michael 9652 * The `general::tkline_expire_notices` configuration directive has been
144     replaced with user mode `X`. *LINE expiration notices are sent to IRC
145     operators with that mode set
146     * Fixed issue with `/rehash conf` creating duplicated class entries
147     instead of updating existing ones that are already in use
148     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjEbq>
149 michael 7368
150 michael 7692
151 michael 9052 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.25 (2019-04-24)
152 michael 9652 * The `class::number_per_ip`, `class::max_local` and `class::max_global`
153     configuration directives have been replaced with just `class::number_per_ip_local`
154     and `class::number_per_ip_global`. The `class::max_local` basically was
155     redundant as it had the same functionality as `class::number_per_ip`
156     * Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
157     * The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
158     * TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
159 michael 9684 the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
160 michael 9652 * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
161     * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
162     * The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
163     been deprecated. If you need to bind() a specific address you can specify one
164     in the connect {} block
165     * The `connect::vhost` configuration directive has been renamed to `connect::bind`
166     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVk>
167 michael 9052
168    
169 michael 8491 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.24 (2018-04-05)
170 michael 9652 * Added `STATS s` to show configured pseudo {} blocks
171     * Implemented channel mode `N` which prevents users from changing their
172     nick while in a channel with that mode set
173     * Services clients are now shown with `is a Network Service` in `WHOIS`
174     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVt>
175 michael 8468
176    
177 michael 8429 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
178 michael 9684 * IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
179     and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
180 michael 9652 * `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
181     * Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
182 michael 9656 * Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
183 michael 9652 electric fence memory debugger library
184     * `JOIN 0` is no longer supported
185     * Fixed bug where ircd would not remove `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` based svstags
186     when deoppering
187     * Fixed `unknown closes` statistic in `STATS t` showing invalid values sometimes
188     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVq>
189 michael 8429
190    
191 michael 8086 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
192 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
193     extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
194 michael 9658 configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
195 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
196     to non-chanops everywhere
197     * Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
198     numerics containing UIDs
199     * `STATS z` now shows simple memory stats of servers linked to the network
200     * Added support for remote `ETRACE`
201     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVO>
202 michael 8086
203    
204 michael 7918 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.21 (2016-11-27)
205 michael 9652 * The `general::default_floodtime` configuration option has been added
206     along with the `SET FLOODTIME` command. These allow to fine-tune the
207     message throttling better
208 michael 9656 * Fixed an issue with `INVITE` not showing the list of channels the
209 michael 9652 sender is invited to
210     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVG>
211 michael 7918
212    
213 michael 7878 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
214 michael 9652 * `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
215 michael 9658 * Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
216 michael 9652 for more information.
217 michael 9654 * `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
218 michael 9652 the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
219 michael 9684 * `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
220 michael 9652 to see them
221 michael 9684 * The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
222     support multibyte encodings better
223 michael 9652 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
224 michael 7878
225    
226 michael 7692 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
227 michael 9652 * Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
228 michael 9750 * `WHO` now allows IRC operators to search by IP address
229 michael 9652 * Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
230     `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
231     * User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
232     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVC>
233 michael 7692
234    
235 michael 7618 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.18 (2016-06-22)
236 michael 9656 * Fixed an assert when a client sends invalid `LIST` options
237 michael 9652 * Fixed invalid memory stats of channel invites in `STATS z`
238     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSx>
239 michael 7618
240    
241 michael 7546 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.17 (2016-04-21)
242 michael 9652 * Fixed core on `REHASH CONF` with `general::whowas_history_length`
243     set to 0
244     * Fixed possible core on `INVITE` with `channel::max_channels` set to 0
245     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSp>
246 michael 7546
247    
248 michael 7493 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.16 (2016-03-20)
249 michael 9652 * Added `general::whowas_history_length` configuration option which
250 michael 9654 allows to define the maximum length of the `WHOWAS` nickname history
251 michael 9652 * Services are now allowed to override `general::min_nonwildcard`,
252     and `general::min_nonwildcard_simple` settings
253     * Minor updates to help files
254     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRSj>
255 michael 7493
256    
257 michael 7366 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.15 (2016-02-24)
258 michael 9652 * Added proper support for Raspbian/ARM. Gracias to Beave/2600.net
259     for providing a box for testing purposes.
260 michael 9654 * Fixed an assert with empty `user = ""` directives in auth {} blocks
261 michael 9652 * `STATS z` now shows allocated listeners
262     * Fixed bug where `can_flood` auth {} flags did not work on channels
263     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9v>
264 michael 7366
265    
266     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.14 (2016-02-09)
267 michael 9652 * Fixed server clustering
268     * Major cleanups to the configuration subsystem
269     * Improvements to libGeoIP support:
270     - Works now with IPv6 addresses
271     - Added `libgeoip_database_options`, `libgeoip_ipv4_database_file`,
272     and `libgeoip_ipv6_database_file` configuration directives to the
273     serverinfo {} block
274     * Further improvements to GnuTLS support
275     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9f>
276 michael 7366
277    
278 michael 7204 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.13 (2016-02-02)
279 michael 9652 * Implemented support for GnuTLS. Currently ./configure's autodetection
280     intentionally prefers OpenSSL over GnuTLS, so OpenSSL detection needs
281 michael 9654 to be disabled explicitely by using the `--disable-openssl` switch.
282 michael 9652 * Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
283     * Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
284     * Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
285 michael 9658 * Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
286 michael 9652 * Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
287     * Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
288     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
289 michael 7204
290    
291 michael 7043 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.12 (2016-01-05)
292 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
293     to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
294     desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
295 michael 9684 * Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
296 michael 9656 * Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
297     * Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
298 michael 9652 * ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
299 michael 9658 `/etc/resolv.conf`
300 michael 9654 * The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
301 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
302     * Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
303     * Made idle time look nicer in `STATS v|p` by using a formatted time string
304     * `general::ts_warn_delta`, and `general::ts_max_delta` can be set to 0 now
305     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLtj>
306 michael 7043
307    
308 michael 6820 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
309 michael 9658 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
310     * Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
311 michael 9652 * Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
312     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
313 michael 6820
314    
315 michael 6738 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.10 (2015-11-06)
316 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `serverhide::links_delay` configuration directive
317     to `serverhide::flatten_links_delay`
318     * Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
319     * Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
320     would not have any effect
321 michael 9684 * mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
322     the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
323 michael 9654 * Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
324 michael 9652 operator {} blocks
325     * RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
326     to the DH param file
327 michael 9658 * Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
328     of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
329 michael 9652 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
330 michael 6738
331    
332 michael 6539 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.9 (2015-09-13)
333 michael 9656 * **IMPORTANT:** database files and links.txt are now stored in `/var/lib`
334     instead of `/etc`, so make sure to move your k/d/x-line database files
335 michael 9652 to the new path before (re)starting the ircd
336     * **IMPORTANT:** the splitmode logic has been removed along with the
337     following channel {} block configuration directives:
338     `default_split_user_count`, `default_split_server_count`,
339     `no_create_on_split`, `no_join_on_split`
340     * Added `xline_exempt` to auth {} block flags
341     * `serverinfo::sid` is now optional. A unique SID is now automatically
342     generated based on the server's name and description
343     * Various fixes to the mkpasswd tool
344     * If supported by the compiler, ircd-hybrid now compiles with
345     `-fstack-protector-strong` instead of `-fstack-protector`
346     * Services can now add RESVs (SQLINEs) that have wildcards in it
347     * Channel name RESVs are now sanity checked for too broad masks
348     * `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
349 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
350 michael 9652 * The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
351 michael 9658 in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
352     See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
353     * Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
354     IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
355 michael 9652 privileges.
356 michael 9658 * Added `close` to IRC operator flags
357 michael 9652 * ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
358     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
359 michael 6539
360    
361     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.8 (2015-05-10)
362 michael 9652 * ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
363     have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
364     * Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
365 michael 9750 they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to IRC
366 michael 9652 operators that don't have administrator privileges
367 michael 9654 * The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
368 michael 9652 with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
369     way to add global user@host mask based server bans
370 michael 9656 * Added `dline_min_cidr`, `dline_min_cidr6`, `kline_min_cidr`, and
371     `kline_min_cidr6` configuration options to the general {} block
372 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where a `REHASH` would clear all X-Lines and RESVs that have
373     been set with the `XLINE`/`RESV commands`
374 michael 9652 * Fixed broken temporary remote XLINEs
375     * The `general::havent_read_conf` configuration directive has been removed
376     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqq>
377 michael 6539
378    
379 michael 5786 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.7 (2015-04-05)
380 michael 9654 * Fixed a potential buffer overflow with the `BMASK` inter-server command
381     * Fixed undefined behavior in the `HELP` command module which could
382 michael 9652 lead to stack corruption
383     * Removed useless help files for inter-server commands
384     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JfOyA>
385 michael 5786
386    
387 michael 5741 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
388 michael 9656 * `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
389 michael 9684 * `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
390 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
391 michael 9656 limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
392 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
393 michael 5634
394    
395     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
396 michael 9652 * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
397 michael 9658 the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
398 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
399 michael 5634
400    
401 michael 5597 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
402 michael 9656 * Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
403     be seen in `WHOIS`
404 michael 9652 * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
405 michael 9656 `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
406 michael 9652 * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
407 michael 9656 * Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
408 michael 9652 issued by services clients
409 michael 9666 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
410 michael 5597
411    
412     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
413 michael 9666 * **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
414 michael 9652 `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
415     `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
416     `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
417 michael 9656 * Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
418     `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
419 michael 9652 command
420 michael 9684 * Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
421 michael 9750 * Fixes to the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood logic
422     * Allow to disable the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood mechanism by setting the
423 michael 9652 `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
424     * Updated some help files
425 michael 9684 * IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
426 michael 9654 channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
427 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP3>
428 michael 5524
429    
430     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
431 michael 9652 * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
432 michael 9654 * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
433 michael 9652 * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
434     * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
435 michael 9658 * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
436 michael 9652 * Updated several help files
437     * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
438     * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
439 michael 9684 IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
440 michael 9652 hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
441     * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
442     * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
443 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPG>
444 michael 5524
445    
446     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
447 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
448     * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
449 michael 9750 * User mode +G now no longer allows to override +g
450 michael 9652 * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
451     have been disabled
452     * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
453 michael 9656 * `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
454 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP8>
455 michael 5524
456    
457 michael 4567 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
458 michael 9750 * Successful IRC operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
459 michael 9652 * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
460     * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
461 michael 9656 * A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
462     * All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
463 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
464     or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
465     * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
466 michael 9658 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
467 michael 9652 * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
468     longer needed.
469 michael 9699 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPR>
470 michael 4567
471    
472     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
473 michael 9652 * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
474     newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
475     in the general {} block
476     * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
477 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeIF>
478 michael 4567
479    
480     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
481 michael 9652 * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
482     * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
483     to enable TLS/SSL support
484 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLI>
485 michael 4567
486    
487     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
488 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
489     and can't be disabled anymore
490 michael 9666 * Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
491     * Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
492 michael 9654 * `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
493     * The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
494 michael 9652 * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
495     * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
496     * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
497 michael 9658 See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
498 michael 9652 * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
499     specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
500     * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
501     ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
502     on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
503 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLO>
504 michael 4567
505    
506     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
507 michael 9652 * Code cleanups/performance improvements
508 michael 9750 * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLW>
509 michael 4567
510    
511     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
512 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
513     `general::warn_no_connect_block`
514 michael 9654 * Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
515 michael 9750 * Added user mode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
516     * Added user mode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
517     * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLB>
518 michael 4567
519    
520     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
521 michael 9652 * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
522     and below.
523 michael 9654 * `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
524 michael 9652 * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
525 michael 9654 * `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
526     and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
527 michael 9652 * Updated several help files
528 michael 4567
529    
530     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
531 michael 9654 * Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
532 michael 9652 * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
533     * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
534     * EGD support has been dropped
535 michael 4567
536    
537     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
538 michael 9654 * Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
539 michael 9750 * Fixed bug where IRC operators that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive
540     server notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
541 michael 9652 * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
542     as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
543 michael 9654 * Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
544     * Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
545 michael 4567
546    
547     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
548 michael 9654 * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
549 michael 9658 * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
550 michael 9652 in case there are any +H opers
551 michael 9658 * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
552 michael 9652 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
553 michael 9654 * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
554 michael 9652 * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
555     * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
556     if `general::network_name` contains spaces
557 michael 4567
558    
559     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
560 michael 9654 * Fixed possible `WATCH` core
561 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
562     into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
563     configuration options
564 michael 9654 * Minor `LIST` optimization
565 michael 4567
566    
567 michael 3376 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
568 michael 9654 * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
569 michael 9652 since glibc2.17 in certain cases
570     * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
571     regardless of channel mode +s
572     * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
573 michael 3376
574    
575 michael 3330 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
576 michael 9654 * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
577 michael 9652 * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
578 michael 9654 * The `USERS` command has been removed
579     * Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
580 michael 9652 just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
581 michael 3054
582    
583     -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
584 michael 9652 * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
585     * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
586 michael 9750 * Added `unxline` IRC operator flag
587 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
588 michael 9652 * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
589     * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
590     the ircd via SIGINT
591     * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
592     * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
593 michael 9654 in the `WHOIS` reply
594 michael 3028
595    
596 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
597 michael 9654 * Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
598 michael 9652 * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
599     more than one hop away
600     * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
601     haven't finished the SSL handshake
602     * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
603     * Updated/fixed help files
604 michael 9654 * `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
605 michael 2794
606    
607 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
608 michael 9652 * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
609     * Serial number is now shown on start up
610     * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
611     * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
612     * Minor code cleanups
613     * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
614 michael 9654 * Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
615 michael 2794
616    
617 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
618 michael 9654 * Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
619 michael 9652 * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
620 michael 2794
621    
622 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
623 michael 9652 * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
624 michael 9656 * Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
625     * The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
626 michael 9652 with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
627     * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
628     * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
629     administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
630 michael 9654 * Added `SVSKILL` command
631 michael 2794
632    
633 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
634 michael 9750 * Added user mode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
635 michael 9652 mode set by servers.
636 michael 9654 * `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
637     * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
638     Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
639 michael 9652 * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
640 michael 9654 set via `WHOIS`
641 michael 2794
642    
643 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
644 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
645     throughout the entire network if using services enforced
646 michael 9654 nick names (`SVSNICK`)
647 michael 9652 * Cleaned up/modernized build system
648 michael 9654 * Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
649 michael 9652 buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
650 michael 9654 * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
651 michael 9652 of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
652 michael 9654 * Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
653 michael 2498
654    
655 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
656 michael 9652 * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
657     * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
658     * Updated several documentation files
659 michael 2454
660    
661 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
662 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
663 michael 2454
664    
665 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
666 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
667     if `connect::aftype` isn't set
668 michael 2454
669    
670 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
671 michael 9658 * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
672 michael 9652 for more information
673 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
674 michael 9652 * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
675     * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
676     * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
677 michael 2454
678    
679 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
680 michael 9652 * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
681 michael 9658 * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
682 michael 9654 * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
683 michael 2334
684    
685 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
686 michael 9652 * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
687     * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
688     * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
689     and connect {} blocks.
690     In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
691     to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
692     fingerprints
693     * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
694 michael 9658 `doc/reference.conf` for more information
695 michael 9750 * Added user mode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
696 michael 9652 to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
697 michael 9656 ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
698 michael 9652 * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
699 michael 2258
700    
701 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
702 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
703     general {} block to serverhide {} block
704     * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
705 michael 9750 * Fixed bug where IRC operators could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't
706     have the +l mode set
707 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
708 michael 9658 * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
709 michael 9652 information
710     * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
711 michael 2155
712    
713 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
714 michael 9652 * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
715 michael 2155
716    
717 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
718 michael 9652 * Fixed broken spoofs
719 michael 2155
720    
721 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
722 michael 9652 * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
723     `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
724     not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
725     by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
726 michael 9666 clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
727 michael 9652 remote clients
728 michael 9658 * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
729 michael 9654 * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
730 michael 2012
731 michael 2155
732 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
733 michael 9652 * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
734     name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
735 michael 9656 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
736 michael 9652 * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
737     * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
738 michael 1954
739    
740 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
741 michael 9652 * PCRE support has been dropped
742     * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
743     Similar to `STATS x|q`
744     * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
745     prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
746     that has this mode set
747     * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
748     sending messages to a channel
749     * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
750     now enabled by default
751 michael 1932
752    
753 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
754 michael 9652 * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
755     * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
756 michael 9750 * Removed oper flag `nick_changes`. IRC operators can now set +n at will
757 michael 9652 * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
758     * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
759 michael 1932
760    
761 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
762 michael 9652 * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
763     single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
764 michael 9658 Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
765 michael 9652 * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
766     ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
767     CIDR is supported
768     * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
769     * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
770     in resv {} blocks
771     * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
772     A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
773     * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
774     mempool allocator for Tor cells
775     * Implemented new binary database storage for X-, D-, K-, G-Lines and RESVs.
776     Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
777     * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
778     * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
779     * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
780     * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
781     * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
782 michael 9656 * Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
783 michael 1731
784 michael 1798
785 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
786 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
787     of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
788 michael 9654 * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
789 michael 2155
790    
791 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
792 michael 9652 * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
793     * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
794     * Increased nickname history length to 32768
795     * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
796 michael 1932
797    
798 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
799 michael 9652 * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
800 michael 9654 * Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
801 michael 9750 * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new user mode +e.
802     These previously used user mode +x.
803 michael 9652 * Services may now change the host of a specific user
804     via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
805 michael 1731
806 michael 1797
807 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
808 michael 9652 * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
809     send any private message
810     * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
811 michael 1797
812    
813 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
814 michael 9666 * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
815 michael 9652 A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
816     can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
817     * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
818 michael 9654 * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
819 michael 9652 * Improved logging of configuration file issues
820 michael 9658 * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
821 michael 9652 * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
822     * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
823 michael 9658 * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
824 michael 9652 and `stats_e_disabled`
825     * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
826     to modules/
827 michael 9658 * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
828 michael 9652 on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
829     directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
830     same way as it does in csircd
831     * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
832 michael 1797
833    
834 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
835 michael 9658 * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
836 michael 9652 * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
837 michael 1731
838    
839 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
840 michael 9658 * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
841     * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
842     same default reason if no reason has been specified
843 michael 1731
844    
845 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
846 michael 9652 * Minor updates to the build system
847     * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
848     * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
849     clock is running backwards
850     * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
851     * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
852     * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
853 michael 1731
854    
855 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
856 michael 9750 * Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based IRC operator logins
857 michael 9652 * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
858 michael 9654 * Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
859     * Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
860 michael 1731
861    
862 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
863 michael 9652 * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
864     invalid characters
865     * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
866     This is now enabled by default
867 michael 9654 * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
868 michael 9658 * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
869 michael 1540
870 michael 1547
871 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
872 michael 9652 * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
873     new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
874     The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
875     for each class
876     * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
877 michael 1516
878    
879 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
880 michael 9652 * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
881     * Removed &localchannels
882 michael 9656 * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
883 michael 9652 * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
884     * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
885 michael 9658 * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
886 michael 9652 * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
887     These features are now enabled by default
888 michael 1474
889    
890 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
891 michael 9652 * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
892 michael 9654 when set to yes
893 michael 9652 * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
894 michael 9750 was to let IRC operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
895 michael 9656 * Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
896     commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
897     `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
898     `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
899 michael 9652 all modules
900     * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
901 michael 9654 * Removed `OMOTD` module
902 michael 9750 * Added `set` to IRC operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
903 michael 9652 * Improved TS6 support
904     * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
905 michael 1424
906 michael 1441
907 michael 3054 -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
908 michael 9652 * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
909     following changes:
910     - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
911     - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
912     - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
913     deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
914 michael 9750 - Changed rejected client notices to go to new user mode +j. These
915     previously used user mode +r.
916     - Added user mode +r (registered nick) and channel mode +r (registered channel)
917     - Added user mode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
918     - Added channel mode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
919 michael 9652 - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
920 michael 9666 - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
921 michael 9652 - Added services_name directive to general {} block
922 michael 9750 - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by IRC operators, too
923 michael 9654 * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
924 michael 9666 only be added via `ircd.conf`
925 michael 9750 * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` IRC operator privilege flags.
926 michael 9658 Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
927 michael 9652 * Removed Idle-time klines
928     * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
929     * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
930     controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
931     * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
932     file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
933     * Added support for remote D-lines
934 michael 9750 * Added user mode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
935     `hidden_oper` operator flags. With user mode +H, IRC operator status can now
936 michael 9652 be hidden even on remote servers
937     * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
938     * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
939     SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
940     NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
941     connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
942     * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
943     added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
944     Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
945 michael 9750 * IRC operator login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
946 michael 9652 * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
947     enabled by default
948     * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
949 michael 9750 * Added `m_webirc.c` to `contrib/`
950 michael 9652 * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
951 michael 1244
952 michael 1245 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
953 michael 1244
954 adx 30 BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
955 michael 9664 the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
956 michael 920 Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
957 michael 883 ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
958 adx 30 information masked).
959    
960     DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
961 michael 1865 including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
962 michael 9664 https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
963 michael 1932 This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
964 adx 30
965 michael 9664 Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
966 adx 30
967 michael 1865 Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
968 adx 30
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