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1 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.1.0beta4 Release Notes
2 + o) Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
3 +   name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
4 +
5 +
6 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.1.0beta3 Release Notes
7 + o) PCRE support has been dropped
8 + o) "STATS o" now shows how many times an oper{} block has been used.
9 +   Similar to STATS x|q"
10 + o) Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
11 +   prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
12 +   that has this mode set
13 + o) Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
14 +   sending messages to a channel
15 + o) Removed channel::quiet_on_ban configuration option. This feature is
16 +   now enabled by default
17 +
18 +
19 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.1.0beta2 Release Notes
20 + o) Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
21 + o) Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
22 + o) Changed RPL_WELCOME to comply with rfc2812
23 + o) Removed operflag 'nick_changes'. Operators can now set +n at will
24 + o) Fixed shared{} blocks not working as expected
25 + o) Fixed spoofs not working as expected
26 +
27 +
28 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.1.0beta1 Release Notes
29 + ########################################################################
30 + o) IMPORTANT: name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within
31 +   a single resv{} block. Each entry now requires its own resv{} block.
32 +   Read doc/reference.conf for more details
33 + #######################################################################
34 + o) Added resv::exempt configuration option. Exempt can be either a
35 +   ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
36 +   CIDR is supported
37 + o) Removed channel::restrict_channels configuration option
38 + o) Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
39 +   in resv{} blocks
40 + o) Improved WEBIRC authentication; added 'webirc' to auth::flags.
41 +   A "webirc." spoof is now no longer required
42 + o) Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
43 +   mempool allocator for Tor cells
44 + o) Major code cleanups
45 + o) Implemented new binary database storage for X-,D-,K-,G-Lines and RESVs.
46 +   Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
47 + o) Channel based resv{} blocks may now contain wildcards
48 + o) NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
49 + o) contrib/ and its content has been removed from the tree
50 + o) Added serverhide::hide_services configuration option
51 + o) Added 'nononreg' (+R) to oper::umodes and general::oper_only_modes
52 + o) Added support for "away-notify" client capability
53 +
54 +
55 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.8 Release Notes
56 + o) "STATS s" now shows configured services{} blocks as well
57 + o) Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
58 + o) Increased nickname history length to 32768
59 + o) Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
60 +
61 +
62 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.7 Release Notes
63 + o) Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
64 + o) Fixed bug where /whois would send empty sockhost information on TS5
65 +   servers
66 + o) Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
67 +   These previously used usermode +x.
68 + o) Services may now change the host of a specific user
69 +   via "SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>"
70 +
71 +
72 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.6 Release Notes
73 + o) Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
74 +   send any private message
75 + o) Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
76 +
77 +
78 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.5 Release Notes
79 + ########################################################################
80 + o) IMPORTANT: nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
81 +   A max_nick_length, as well as a max_topic_length configuration option
82 +   can now be found in the serverinfo{} block
83 + ########################################################################
84 + o) Fixed build on GNU/Hurd as reported by Dominic Hargreaves
85 + o) Fixed log files not getting reopened after /rehash
86 + o) Improved logging of configuration file issues
87 + o) ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
88 + o) Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
89 + o) Fixed "STATS Y|y" sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
90 + o) INFO now also shows configured values of 'disable_fake_channels',
91 +   and 'stats_e_disabled'
92 + o) m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
93 +   to modules/
94 + o) /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending on
95 +   how the new class::min_idle and class::max_idle configuration directives
96 +   have been configured. This feature basically works in the same
97 +   way as it does in csircd
98 + o) The configuration parser now does support 'year' and 'month' units
99 +
100 +
101 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.4 Release Notes
102 + o) Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
103 + o) Fixed bug where can_flood sometimes didn't work as expected
104 +
105 +
106 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.3 Release Notes
107 + o) Fixed core on UNDLINE
108 + o) XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
109 +   if a reason hasn't been specified
110 +
111 +
112 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.2 Release Notes
113 + o) Minor updates to the build system
114 + o) Fixed broken --enable-assert configure switch
115 + o) Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
116 +   clock is running backwards
117 + o) STATS q|Q now shows how many times a resv{} block has been matched
118 + o) Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
119 + o) IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
120 +
121 +
122 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.1 Release Notes
123 + o) Fixed broken CIDR support for CHALLENGE based irc operator logins
124 + o) Fixed class limits not properly applying to oper{} blocks
125 + o) Fixed possible TBURST desynchronization with services
126 + o) Fixed TBURST sending server's name to clients if it's a hidden server
127 +
128 +
129 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.0 Release Notes
130 + o) Fixed possible TBURST desynchronization with services
131 + o) Fixed TBURST sending server's name to clients if it's a hidden server
132 +
133 + -- ircd-hybrid-8.0.0 Release Notes
134 + o) Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
135 +   invalid characters
136 + o) Removed general::use_whois_actually configuration directive. This is
137 +   now enabled by default
138 + o) Minor SQUIT handling fixes
139 + o) Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
140 +
141 +
142 + -- ircd-hybrid-8rc1 Release Notes
143 + o) Removed general::client_flood configuration option and added the
144 +   new 'recvq' configuration directive to class{} blocks.
145 +   The max size of a receive queue can be seen in "STATS Y"
146 +   for each class
147 + o) Allow the '[' and ']' characters in server description
148 +
149 +
150   -- ircd-hybrid-8beta3 Release Notes
151 < o) &localchannels have been removed
152 < o) /messaging opers@some.server is no longer supported
153 < o) Fixed bug that would possibly lead to a topic desynchronization
151 > o) Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
152 > o) Removed &localchannels
153 > o) PRIVMSG to opers@some.server is no longer supported
154 > o) Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
155   o) Removed serverhide::disable_hidden configuration option
156   o) Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
157 < o) use_invex, use_except and use_knock configuration options
158 <   have been removed. These features are now enabled by default
157 > o) Removed use_invex, use_except and use_knock configuration options.
158 >   These features are now enabled by default
159  
160  
161   -- ircd-hybrid-8beta2 Release Notes
162   o) channel::disable_fake_channels now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
163     when set to yes
164   o) Added channel::max_chans_per_oper configuration directive. The old way
165 <   was to let ircops join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
165 >   was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
166   o) Replaced MODLOAD, MODUNLOAD, MODRELOAD, MODLIST and MODRESTART commands
167     with the new MODULE command which can be fed with the LOAD, UNLOAD, RELOAD
168     and LIST parameters.
169 <   MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use "MODULE RELOAD *" to reload all modules
169 >   MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use "MODULE RELOAD *" to reload
170 >   all modules
171   o) Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
172   o) Removed OMOTD module
173   o) Added 'set' to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the "SET" command
174   o) Improved TS6 support
175 + o) Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
176  
177  
178   -- ircd-hybrid-8beta1 Release Notes
179 < o) Implemented full services support. Among other things, the following changes
180 <   have been done for this:
179 > o) Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
180 >   following changes:
181     - Added SVSNICK, and SVSMODE command handlers
182     - Added service stamps to NICK/UID messages
183     - Added SVS to server capabilities (CAPAB). SVS capable servers can
184       deal with extended NICK/UID messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
185 <   - Usermode +r (registered nick) has been added, as well as
186 <     channelmode +r (registered channel)
187 <   - Now that usermode +r has a different function than before, rejected
36 <     client notices now go to new usermode +j
37 <   - Various services shortcuts have been added (/NS, /CS, /NICKSERV, /CHANSERV, etc.)
38 <   - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
185 >   - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j.  These
186 >     previously used usermode +r.
187 >   - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
188     - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
189 +   - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
190 +   - Various services shortcuts have been added (/NS, /CS, /NICKSERV, /CHANSERV, etc.)
191     - Added services{} block to ircd.conf
192     - Added services_name directive to general{} block
193     - Added GLOBOPS mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
194 < o) RKLINE and RXLINE commands have been removed. Regular expression based
195 <   bans should only be added via ircd.conf
196 < o) Added 'globops', 'restart', 'dline', 'undline' and 'module' operator privilege flags.
197 <   Read doc/example.conf for further explanation of what these flags
198 <   are supposed to be doing
199 < o) Idle-time klines have been removed
194 > o) Removed RKLINE and RXLINE commands. Regular expression based bans should
195 >   only be added via ircd.conf
196 > o) Added 'globops', 'restart', 'dline', 'undline' and 'module' operator
197 >   privilege flags. Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what
198 >   these flags control
199 > o) Removed Idle-time klines
200   o) Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
201 < o) Remove general::burst_away configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
201 > o) Removed general::burst_away configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
202     controlled via connect::flags explicitly
203   o) Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
204     file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
# Line 56 | Line 207 | o) Added usermode +H which is basically
207     hidden_oper operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
208     be hidden even on remote servers
209   o) Added CIDR support for operator{} blocks
210 < o) The servlink program has been removed. ircd-hybrid can now make use of SSL/TLS
211 <   for inter-server communication.
210 > o) Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
211 >   SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
212     NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
213 <   connection is required, as compression is now handled via the OpenSSL library
213 >   connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
214   o) Removed 'ssl_server_protocol' configuration directive and
215     added 'ssl_client_method' and 'ssl_server_method' instead.
216     Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
# Line 72 | Line 223 | o) Overall code cleanup and speed improv
223  
224   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
225  
226 < NOTE: This is still BETA code.  Run it at your own risk.  By running this
227 < code you assume FULL responsibility for any problems it may cause.  We do
228 < NOT recommend that you run BETA code on production IRC networks such
229 < as EFnet.
79 <
80 < BUGS: Major bugs in this release are listed in BUGS
226 > This is still BETA code. Run it at your own risk. By running this
227 > code you assume FULL responsibility for any problems it may cause.
228 > We do NOT recommend that you run BETA code on production IRC networks
229 > such as EFnet.
230  
231   BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
232   the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
# Line 86 | Line 235 | BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and en
235   information masked).
236  
237   DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
238 < including betas.  To subscribe, use this link:
238 > including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
239      https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
240 < This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.  Posting here
92 < is much more likely to get something done than ranting on #TZ.
240 > This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
241  
242   Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
243  
244 < Other files recommended for reading: BUGS, README, INSTALL
244 > Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL
245  
246   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
247   $Id$

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