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