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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 + * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
359 +
360 +
361 + -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
362 + * Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
363 +  the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
364 + * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
365 +
366 +
367   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
368 < o) Added SVSTAG command which services may use to add tags to users which can
369 <   be seen in /whois
370 < o) Added oper::whois configuration option which allows to override the default
371 <   RPL_WHOISOPERATOR numeric string shown in /whois.
372 < o) IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
373 < o) Fixed bug where TOPIC messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of TBURST
374 <   issued by services clients
368 > * Added `SVSTAG` command which services may use to add tags to users which can
369 >  be seen in `WHOIS`
370 > * Added `oper::whois` configuration option which allows to override the default
371 >  `RPL_WHOISOPERATOR` numeric string shown in `WHOIS`
372 > * IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
373 > * Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
374 >  issued by services clients
375 > * For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
376  
377  
378   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
379 < ########################################################################
380 < o) IMPORTANT: the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
381 <
382 <   max_clients -> default_max_clients
383 <   join_flood_count -> default_join_flood_count
384 <   join_flood_time -> default_join_flood_time
385 < ########################################################################
386 < o) Fixed bug where "/rehash" would always reset the "MAX", "JFLOODTIME", and
387 <   "JFLOODCOUNT" values that have been changed from within IRC via the "/set"
388 <   command
389 < o) Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
390 < o) Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
391 < o) Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
392 <   general::default_floodcount configuration option to 0
26 < o) Updated some help files
27 < o) Minor code cleanups and improvements
28 < o) Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
29 <   channels via /whois as well. This used to be admin only.
379 > * **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
380 >   `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
381 >   `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
382 >   `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
383 > * Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
384 >  `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
385 >  command
386 > * Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
387 > * Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
388 > * Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
389 >  `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
390 > * Updated some help files
391 > * Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
392 >  channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
393  
394  
395   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
396 < o) Added support for the "extended-join" client capability
397 < o) Channel half-ops can now use /INVITE as well
398 < o) Fixed broken 'make install -jX'
399 < o) m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
400 < o) Added 'opme' to irc-operator flags
401 < o) Updated several help files
402 < o) The general::hide_spoof_ips configuration option has been deprecated
403 < o) The general::true_no_oper_flood configuration option has been deprecated.
404 <   Operators still can have higher 'flood' limits with no_oper_flood = yes;
405 <   hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
406 < o) Added general::stats_m_oper_only configuration option
407 < o) Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
396 > * Implemented IRCv3.1 extended-join extension
397 > * Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
398 > * Fixed broken `make install -jX`
399 > * m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
400 > * Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
401 > * Updated several help files
402 > * The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
403 > * The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
404 >  Operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
405 >  hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
406 > * Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
407 > * Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
408  
409  
410   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
411 < o) Fixed bug where "/undline remote.server IP" did not work as expected
412 < o) Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
413 < o) Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
414 < o) Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
415 <   have been disabled
416 < o) Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
417 < o) /WHOWAS now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
411 > * Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
412 > * Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
413 > * Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
414 > * Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
415 >  have been disabled
416 > * Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
417 > * `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
418  
419  
420   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
421 < o) Successful operator logins are now announced globally via GLOBOPS
422 < o) Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
423 < o) Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
424 < o) A topic mask can now be specified within the /list options
425 < o) All users may now see channel modes in the /list reply
426 < o) Fixed bug where "NOTICE +#somechan" did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
427 <   or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
428 < o) pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
429 <   See doc/reference.conf for more information.
430 < o) Removed general::services_name configuration option. This is now no longer needed.
421 > * Successful operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
422 > * Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
423 > * Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
424 > * A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
425 > * All users may now see channel modes in the `LIST` reply
426 > * Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
427 >  or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
428 > * pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
429 >  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
430 > * Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
431 >  longer needed.
432  
433  
434   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
435 < o) Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
436 <   newly added 'away_count' and 'away_time' configuration directives
437 <   in the general {} block
438 < o) Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
75 < o) Minor code cleanups and improvements
435 > * Improved AWAY throttling to allow for better fine-tuning. See the
436 >  newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
437 >  in the general {} block
438 > * Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
439  
440  
441   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
442 < o) Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
443 < o) ./configure now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
444 <   to enable TLS/SSL support
442 > * Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
443 > * `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
444 >  to enable TLS/SSL support
445  
446  
447   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
448 < o) Channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
449 <   and can't be disabled anymore
450 < o) Many code cleanups and improvements
451 < o) Added flood control for the INVITE command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
452 < o) Changed flood control logic for the KNOCK command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
453 < o) INVITE without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
454 < o) The OPERWALL command has been removed. Use GLOBOPS instead
455 < o) Added 'max_channels' to class {} blocks
456 < o) Added 'throttle_count' configuration option to the general {} block
457 < o) Added 'ssl_message_digest_algorithm' configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
458 <   See doc/reference.conf for more information.
459 < o) Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
460 <   specified via the serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve configuration option.
461 < o) Removed 'ssl_server_method' and 'ssl_client_method' configuration options.
462 <   ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
100 <   on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
448 > * **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
449 >  and can't be disabled anymore
450 > * Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
451 > * Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
452 > * `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
453 > * The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
454 > * Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
455 > * Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
456 > * Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
457 >  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
458 > * Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
459 >  specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
460 > * Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
461 >  ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
462 >  on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
463  
464  
465   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
466 < o) Code cleanups/performance improvements
466 > * Code cleanups/performance improvements
467  
468  
469   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
470 < ########################################################################
471 < o) IMPORTANT: renamed general::warn_no_nline configuration directive to
472 <   general::warn_no_connect_block
473 < ########################################################################
474 < o) Fixed bug with /whois not showing a list of channel names as expected
113 < o) Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in WHOIS
114 < o) Added usermode +p which hides channel list in WHOIS
470 > * **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
471 >  `general::warn_no_connect_block`
472 > * Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
473 > * Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
474 > * Added usermode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
475  
476  
477   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
478 < o) TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
479 <   and below.
480 < o) SVSJOIN and SVSPART has been added
481 < o) Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
482 < o) /INFO now also reports MPATH (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
483 <   and SPATH (Path to server executable)
484 < o) Updated several help files
478 > * TS6 is now mandatory. ircd is no longer backwards compatible with TS5
479 >  and below.
480 > * `SVSJOIN` and `SVSPART` commands have been added
481 > * Major code cleanups and refactoring. Improved overall performance
482 > * `INFO` now also reports `MPATH` (path to main motd (Message of the Day) file)
483 >  and `SPATH` (Path to server executable)
484 > * Updated several help files
485  
486  
487   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.20 (2014-07-20)
488 < o) Fixed XLINE not working as expected
489 < o) Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
490 < o) Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
491 < o) EGD support has been dropped
488 > * Fixed `XLINE` not working as expected
489 > * Fixed build with LibreSSL which hasn't compression support
490 > * Miscellaneous stabilization and cosmetical fixes
491 > * EGD support has been dropped
492  
493  
494   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
495 < o) Fixed EOB logic for remote servers
496 < o) Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
497 <   notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
498 < o) Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
499 <   as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
500 < o) Fixed splicode logic so SPLITNUM now works as expected
501 < o) Fixed UNDLINE not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
495 > * Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
496 > * Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
497 >  notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
498 > * Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
499 >  as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
500 > * Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
501 > * Fixed `UNDLINE` not to require the IP address to be prepended with *@
502  
503  
504   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
505 < o) Fixed CAP issue for certain clients
506 < o) Fixed bug where "STATS p" would show an invalid amount of irc-operators
507 <   in case there are any +H opers
508 < o) irc-operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
509 < o) Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
510 < o) Channel halfops (%) may now no longer KICK other channel halfops
511 < o) Make sure general::stats_e_disabled gets reset via /rehash
512 < o) Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
513 < o) Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
154 <   if general::network_name contains spaces
505 > * Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
506 > * Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
507 >  in case there are any +H opers
508 > * IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
509 > * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
510 > * Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
511 > * Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
512 > * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't truncate the network name
513 >  if `general::network_name` contains spaces
514  
515  
516   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.17 (2014-05-01)
517 < o) Fixed possible WATCH core
518 < o) Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
519 <   into consideration for the join_flood_time and throttle_time
520 <   configuration options
521 < o) Minor /list optimization
517 > * Fixed possible `WATCH` core
518 > * Fixed bug where the configuration parser wouldn't take time units
519 >  into consideration for the `join_flood_time` and `throttle_time`
520 >  configuration options
521 > * Minor `LIST` optimization
522  
523  
524   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.16 (2014-04-20)
525 < o) Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning NULL
526 <   since glibc2.17 in certain cases
527 < o) Admins may now see all channel members via "WHO #channel"
528 <   regardless of channel mode +s
529 < o) Fixed corrupted "STATS U" output
525 > * Fixed undefined behaviour with crypt() returning `NULL`
526 >  since glibc2.17 in certain cases
527 > * Admins may now see all channel members via `WHO #channel`
528 >  regardless of channel mode +s
529 > * Fixed corrupted `STATS U` output
530  
531  
532   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.15 (2014-03-29)
533 < ########################################################################
534 < o) IMPORTANT: ircd binary is now again placed into bin/ instead of sbin/
535 < ########################################################################
536 < o) mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
537 < o) USERS command has been removed
179 < o) Fixed issue with SVSNICK where clients self-collided when changing
180 <   just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
181 < o) Minor code cleanups and cosmetical fixes
533 > * **IMPORTANT:** ircd binary is now again placed into `bin/` instead of `sbin/`
534 > * mkpasswd in tools/ now defaults to MD5 instead of DES
535 > * The `USERS` command has been removed
536 > * Fixed issue with `SVSNICK` where clients self-collided when changing
537 >  just the case of the nick name, i.e. somenick -> SomeNicK
538  
539  
540   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
541 < o) WHOWAS now honors serverhide::disable_remote_commands
542 < o) Improved TS6 inter-server communication
543 < o) Minor code cleanups and speed enhancements
544 < o) Added 'unxline' oper flag
545 < o) Added support for "userhost-in-names" client capability
546 < o) ircd now allows private rsa keys larger than 2048 bits
547 < o) Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
548 <   the ircd via SIGINT
549 < o) Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
550 < o) Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
195 <   in the /whois reply
541 > * WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
542 > * Improved TS6 inter-server communication
543 > * Added `unxline` oper flag
544 > * Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
545 > * ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
546 > * Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
547 >  the ircd via SIGINT
548 > * Fixed bug where certain irc clients could not reconnect via TLS/SSL
549 > * Fixed long-standing bug where +p channels have been shown
550 >  in the `WHOIS` reply
551  
552  
553   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.13 (2014-01-07)
554 < o) Fixed EOB not working for remote servers (resulted in fake
555 <   direction notices)
556 < o) Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
557 <   more than one hop away
558 < o) Fixed bug where ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
559 <   haven't finished the SSL handshake
560 < o) Fixed several bugs with server hiding
561 < o) Updated/fixed help files
207 < o) WHOIS no longer sends a notice to +y operators
554 > * Fixed `EOB` not working for remote servers (resulted in fake direction notices)
555 > * Fixed remote client connection notices for servers that are
556 >  more than one hop away
557 > * Fixed bug where the ircd didn't timeout SSL connections that
558 >  haven't finished the SSL handshake
559 > * Fixed several bugs with server hiding
560 > * Updated/fixed help files
561 > * `WHOIS` no longer sends a notice to +y operators
562  
563  
564   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.12 (2013-12-22)
565 < o) RPL_WHOISMODES now uses the 379 numeric
566 < o) Serial number is now shown on start up
567 < o) Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
568 < o) Fixed TS6 support with LOCOPS
569 < o) Minor code cleanups
570 < o) Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
571 < o) Fixed issue with WEBIRC where hostnames were
218 <   not validated
565 > * `RPL_WHOISMODES` now uses the 379 numeric
566 > * Serial number is now shown on start up
567 > * Fixed possible channel mode desynch with services
568 > * Fixed TS6 support with `LOCOPS`
569 > * Minor code cleanups
570 > * Fixed file descriptor leak with empty help files
571 > * Fixed issue with `WEBIRC` where hostnames were not validated
572  
573  
574   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.11 (2013-12-06)
575 < o) Administrators may now see channel modes in /LIST
576 < o) Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
575 > * Administrators may now see channel modes in `LIST`
576 > * Fixed compile error on BSD systems when building with kqueue()
577  
578  
579   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.10 (2013-11-25)
580 < o) Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
581 < o) Changed WHOIS to show a client's certificate fingerprint
582 <   to administrators only
583 < o) The WHO reply now shows whether or not a nickname has
584 <   been registered with NickServ. ('r' status flag)
585 < o) Fixed some flaws with server hiding
586 < o) Fixed bug where "STATS P" would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
587 <   administrators, even if serverhide::hide_server_ips was set to 'yes'
235 < o) Services coders: added SVSKILL
580 > * Fixed bug with kqueue() where it occasionally dropped updates
581 > * Changed `WHOIS` to show certificate fingerprint to administrators only
582 > * The `WHO` reply now shows if a nickname has been registered
583 >  with NickServ. (`r` status flag)
584 > * Fixed some flaws with server hiding
585 > * Fixed bug where `STATS P` would leak ip addresses to remotely connected
586 >  administrators, even if `serverhide::hide_server_ips` was set to `yes`
587 > * Added `SVSKILL` command
588  
589  
590   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
591 < o) Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
592 <   mode set by servers.
593 < o) /WHOIS now shows if a client is connected via a webirc
594 <   gateway
595 < o) Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with /WHOIS.
596 <   Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the /WHOIS
597 <   reply.
246 < o) Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
247 <   set via /whois
591 > * Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
592 >  mode set by servers.
593 > * `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
594 > * Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
595 >  Secret channels are prepended with a tilde in the `WHOIS` reply.
596 > * Administrators are now able to see all the user modes a user has
597 >  set via `WHOIS`
598  
599  
600   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.8 (2013-10-25)
601 < o) Fixed bug that would lead to a desynchronized nick database
602 <   throughout the entire network if using services enforced
603 <   nick names (SVSNICK)
604 < o) Cleaned up/modernized build system
605 < o) Add -fstack-protector to CFLAGS if available. Basically checks for
606 <   buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
607 < o) When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, /WHOIS now shows the account name
608 <   of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
609 < o) Administrators can now see +s channels in /LIST
601 > * Fixed bug that could lead to a desynchronized nick database
602 >  throughout the entire network if using services enforced
603 >  nick names (`SVSNICK`)
604 > * Cleaned up/modernized build system
605 > * Add `-fstack-protector` to `CFLAGS` if available. Basically checks for
606 >  buffer overflows/stack-smashing attacks
607 > * When using anope 1.9/2.0 services, `WHOIS` now shows the account name
608 >  of a registered/identified client (numeric 330)
609 > * Administrators can now see +s channels in the `LIST` reply
610  
611  
612   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.7 (2013-08-18)
613 < o) Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
614 < o) Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
615 < o) Updated several documentation files
613 > * Fixed issue with channel mode +n having no functionality at all
614 > * Fixed SSL certificate fingerprint validation for outgoing server connects
615 > * Updated several documentation files
616  
617  
618   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.6 (2013-08-02)
619 < o) Fixed possible core with empty motd files
619 > * Fixed possible core with empty motd files
620  
621  
622   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.5 (2013-07-16)
623 < o) Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
624 <   if connect::aftype isn't set
623 > * Fixed bug that would prevent servers from linking together
624 >  if `connect::aftype` isn't set
625  
626  
627   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
628 < o) Added 'xline' and 'resv' logging types. See doc/reference.conf
629 <   for more information
630 < o) Fixed bug where remote /STATS requests were not rate limited
631 < o) Fixed core with empty auth::spoof entries
632 < o) Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
633 < o) Minor fixes to nickflood control code
628 > * Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
629 >  for more information
630 > * Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
631 > * Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
632 > * Increased oper/auth/connect password length limit from 20 to 128
633 > * Minor fixes to nickflood control code
634  
635  
636   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
637 < o) Fixed possible core on "STATS z"
638 < o) Revised doc/reference.conf
639 < o) Fixed broken --disable-libgeoip switch
637 > * Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
638 > * Revised `doc/reference.conf`
639 > * Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
640  
641  
642   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.2 (2013-06-20)
643 < o) Added general::cycle_on_host_change configuration option
644 < o) Added general::stats_u_oper_only configuration option
645 < o) Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
646 <   and connect {} blocks.
647 <   In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
648 <   to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
649 <   fingerprints
650 < o) Added operator::ssl_connection_required configuration option. See
651 <   doc/reference.conf for more information
652 < o) Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
653 <   to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
654 <   ssl-status of remote clients in a /whois
655 < o) Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled. Reported by
306 <   Adam <adam@anope.org>
643 > * Added `general::cycle_on_host_change` configuration option
644 > * Added `general::stats_u_oper_only` configuration option
645 > * Added support for SHA-256 ssl certificate fingerprint based operator {}
646 >  and connect {} blocks.
647 >  In conjunction with Anope 1.9/2.0 IRC-services, clients are now also able
648 >  to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
649 >  fingerprints
650 > * Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
651 >  `doc/reference.conf` for more information
652 > * Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
653 >  to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
654 >  ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
655 > * Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
656  
657  
658   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.1 (2013-06-06)
659 < ########################################################################
660 < o) IMPORTANT: moved disable_remote_command configuration directive from
661 <   general {} block to serverhide {} block
662 < ########################################################################
663 < o) Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
664 < o) Fixed bug where opers could see LOCOPS messages even if they don't have
665 <   the +l mode set
666 < o) Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
667 < o) Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See doc/reference.conf for more
319 <   information
320 < o) "STATS T" shows configured MOTD files
659 > * **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
660 >  general {} block to serverhide {} block
661 > * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
662 > * Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
663 >  the +l mode set
664 > * Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
665 > * Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
666 >  information
667 > * `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
668  
669  
670   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0 (2013-05-23)
671 < o) Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
671 > * Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
672  
673  
674   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0rc1 (2013-05-19)
675 < o) Fixed broken spoofs
675 > * Fixed broken spoofs
676  
677  
678   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta5 (2013-05-15)
679 < o) Removed 'remote', and 'global_kill' oper flags, and added 'connect',
680 <   'squit', and 'kill' flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
681 <   not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
682 <   by appending the ':remote' flag. For example: 'kill' allows only local
683 <   clients to be killed, whereas 'kill:remote' allows to issue a KILL for
684 <   remote clients
685 < o) Added 'locops' and 'wallops' to irc-operator flags
686 < o) Improve/cleanup HELP system
679 > * Removed `remote`, and `global_kill` oper flags, and added `connect`,
680 > `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
681 >  not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
682 >  by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
683 >  clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
684 >  remote clients
685 > * Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
686 > * Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
687  
688  
689   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta4 (2013-05-09)
690 < o) Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
691 <   name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
692 < o) Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
693 < o) Added 'nononreg' (+R) to general::oper_umodes
694 < o) Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
690 > * Implemented channel mode +M. Clients that haven't identified their
691 >  name with NickServ may not speak in a channel that has this mode set
692 > * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
693 > * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `general::oper_umodes`
694 > * Added user mode +F (can see remote client connect/exit notices)
695  
696  
697   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta3 (2013-05-05)
698 < o) PCRE support has been dropped
699 < o) "STATS o" now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
700 <   Similar to STATS x|q"
701 < o) Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
702 <   prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
703 <   that has this mode set
704 < o) Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
705 <   sending messages to a channel
706 < o) Removed channel::quiet_on_ban configuration option. This feature is
707 <   now enabled by default
698 > * PCRE support has been dropped
699 > * `STATS o` now shows how many times an operator {} block has been used.
700 >  Similar to `STATS x|q`
701 > * Implemented channel mode +c. Known from other ircds, this mode basically
702 >  prevents users from sending messages including control codes to a channel
703 >  that has this mode set
704 > * Fixed bug where bans were not checked against non-channel members when
705 >  sending messages to a channel
706 > * Removed `channel::quiet_on_ban` configuration option. This feature is
707 >  now enabled by default
708  
709  
710   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
711 < o) Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
712 < o) Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
713 < o) Removed operflag 'nick_changes'. Operators can now set +n at will
714 < o) Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
715 < o) Fixed spoofs not working as expected
711 > * Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
712 > * Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
713 > * Removed operflag `nick_changes`. Operators can now set +n at will
714 > * Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
715 > * Fixed spoofs not working as expected
716  
717  
718   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
719 < ########################################################################
720 < o) IMPORTANT: name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
721 <   single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
722 <   Read doc/reference.conf for more details
723 < #######################################################################
724 < o) Added resv::exempt configuration option. Exempt can be either a
725 <   ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
726 <   CIDR is supported
727 < o) Removed channel::restrict_channels configuration option
728 < o) Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
729 <   in resv {} blocks
730 < o) Improved WEBIRC authentication; added 'webirc' to auth::flags.
731 <   A "webirc." spoof is now no longer required
732 < o) Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
733 <   mempool allocator for Tor cells
734 < o) Major code cleanups
735 < o) Implemented new binary database storage for X-,D-,K-,G-Lines and RESVs.
736 <   Temporary bans are now stored as well and will persist after a reboot
737 < o) Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
738 < o) NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
739 < o) contrib/ and its content has been removed from the tree
393 < o) Added serverhide::hide_services configuration option
394 < o) Added 'nononreg' (+R) to oper::umodes and general::oper_only_modes
395 < o) Added support for "away-notify" client capability
719 > * **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
720 >  single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
721 >  Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
722 > * Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
723 >  ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
724 >  CIDR is supported
725 > * Removed `channel::restrict_channels` configuration option
726 > * Preliminary libGeoIP support. Currently only used for exempt entries
727 >  in resv {} blocks
728 > * Improved WEBIRC authentication; added `webirc` to `auth::flags`.
729 >  A `webirc.` spoof is now no longer required
730 > * Implemented new memory pool allocator which basically is based upon Tor's
731 >  mempool allocator for Tor cells
732 > * 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 > * Channel based resv {} blocks may now contain wildcards
735 > * NICK/JOIN now shows the actual reason of reserved nick-/channelnames
736 > * contrib/ and its content has been enirely removed from the tree
737 > * Added `serverhide::hide_services` configuration option
738 > * Added `nononreg` (+R) to `oper::umodes` and `general::oper_only_modes`
739 > * Implemented IRCv3.1 `away-notify` extension
740  
741  
742   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.9 (2013-05-16)
743 < o) Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
744 <   of a missing argument to the SVSMODE command
745 < o) Fixed weird idletimes shown in /trace
743 > * Fixed bug where ircd would sometimes drop a services link because
744 >  of a missing argument to the `SVSMODE` command
745 > * Fixed weird idletimes shown in `TRACE`
746  
747  
748   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.8 (2013-04-28)
749 < o) "STATS s" now shows configured services {} blocks as well
750 < o) Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
751 < o) Increased nickname history length to 32768
752 < o) Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
749 > * `STATS s` now shows configured services {} blocks as well
750 > * Fixed compile warnings, minor code cleanups and optimizations
751 > * Increased nickname history length to 32768
752 > * Unidentified/unregistered nicks may not speak in +R channels
753  
754  
755   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
756 < o) Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
757 < o) Fixed bug where /whois would send empty sockhost information on TS5
758 <   servers
759 < o) Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
760 <   These previously used usermode +x.
761 < o) Services may now change the host of a specific user
418 <   via "SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>"
756 > * Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
757 > * Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
758 > * Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
759 >  These previously used usermode +x.
760 > * Services may now change the host of a specific user
761 >  via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
762  
763  
764   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.6 (2013-01-28)
765 < o) Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
766 <   send any private message
767 < o) Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
765 > * Fix bug where idle time sometimes is 0 even if the client didn't
766 >  send any private message
767 > * Fixed possible core in try_parse_v4_netmask()
768  
769  
770   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
771 < ########################################################################
772 < o) IMPORTANT: nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
773 <   A max_nick_length, as well as a max_topic_length configuration option
774 <   can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
775 < ########################################################################
776 < o) Fixed build on GNU/Hurd as reported by Dominic Hargreaves
777 < o) Fixed log files not getting reopened after /rehash
778 < o) Improved logging of configuration file issues
779 < o) ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
780 < o) Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
781 < o) Fixed "STATS Y|y" sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
782 < o) INFO now also shows configured values of 'disable_fake_channels',
783 <   and 'stats_e_disabled'
784 < o) m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
785 <   to modules/
786 < o) /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending on
787 <   how the new class::min_idle and class::max_idle configuration directives
788 <   have been configured. This feature basically works in the same
446 <   way as it does in csircd
447 < o) The configuration parser now does support 'year' and 'month' units
771 > * **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
772 >  A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
773 >  can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
774 > * Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
775 > * Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
776 > * Improved logging of configuration file issues
777 > * `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
778 > * Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
779 > * Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
780 > * `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
781 >  and `stats_e_disabled`
782 > * m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
783 >  to modules/
784 > * `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
785 >  on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
786 >  directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
787 >  same way as it does in csircd
788 > * The configuration parser now does support `year` and `month` units
789  
790  
791   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
792 < o) Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
793 < o) Fixed bug where can_flood sometimes didn't work as expected
792 > * Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
793 > * Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
794  
795  
796   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
797 < o) Fixed core on UNDLINE
798 < o) XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
799 <   if a reason hasn't been specified
797 > * Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
798 > * `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
799 >  same default reason if no reason has been specified
800  
801  
802   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
803 < o) Minor updates to the build system
804 < o) Fixed broken --enable-assert configure switch
805 < o) Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
806 <   clock is running backwards
807 < o) STATS q|Q now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
808 < o) Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
809 < o) IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
803 > * Minor updates to the build system
804 > * Fixed broken `--enable-assert` configure switch
805 > * Fixed bug where timed events stopped from working if the system's
806 >  clock is running backwards
807 > * `STATS q|Q` now shows how many times a resv {} block has been matched
808 > * Fixed contributed WEBIRC module
809 > * IRC operators may now again see server generated nick rejection notices
810  
811  
812   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
813 < o) Fixed broken CIDR support for CHALLENGE based irc operator logins
814 < o) Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
815 < o) Fixed possible TBURST desynchronization with services
816 < o) Fixed TBURST sending server's name to clients if it's a hidden server
813 > * Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based irc operator logins
814 > * Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
815 > * Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
816 > * Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
817  
818  
819   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0 (2012-10-18)
820 < o) Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
821 <   invalid characters
822 < o) Removed general::use_whois_actually configuration directive. This is
823 <   now enabled by default
824 < o) Minor SQUIT handling fixes
825 < o) Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
820 > * Fixed an off-by-one with spoofs. Spoofs are now also checked for
821 >  invalid characters
822 > * Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
823 >  This is now enabled by default
824 > * Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
825 > * Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
826  
827  
828   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
829 < o) Removed general::client_flood configuration option and added the
830 <   new 'recvq' configuration directive to class {} blocks.
831 <   The max size of a receive queue can be seen in "STATS Y"
832 <   for each class
833 < o) Allow the '[' and ']' characters in server description
829 > * Removed `general::client_flood` configuration option and added the
830 >  new `recvq` configuration directive to class {} blocks.
831 >  The max size of a receive queue can be seen in `STATS Y`
832 >  for each class
833 > * Allow the `[` and `]` characters in server description
834  
835  
836   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta3 (2012-08-24)
837 < o) Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
838 < o) Removed &localchannels
839 < o) PRIVMSG to opers@some.server is no longer supported
840 < o) Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
841 < o) Removed serverhide::disable_hidden configuration option
842 < o) Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
843 < o) Removed use_invex, use_except and use_knock configuration options.
844 <   These features are now enabled by default
837 > * Fixed wrong syntax in several language files
838 > * Removed &localchannels
839 > * `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
840 > * Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
841 > * Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
842 > * Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
843 > * Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
844 >  These features are now enabled by default
845  
846  
847   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta2 (2012-07-21)
848 < o) channel::disable_fake_channels now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
849 <   when set to yes
850 < o) Added channel::max_chans_per_oper configuration directive. The old way
851 <   was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
852 < o) Replaced MODLOAD, MODUNLOAD, MODRELOAD, MODLIST and MODRESTART commands
853 <   with the new MODULE command which can be fed with the LOAD, UNLOAD, RELOAD
854 <   and LIST parameters.
855 <   MODRESTART has been entirely removed. Use "MODULE RELOAD *" to reload
856 <   all modules
857 < o) Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
858 < o) Removed OMOTD module
859 < o) Added 'set' to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the "SET" command
860 < o) Improved TS6 support
861 < o) Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
848 > * `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
849 >  when set to yes
850 > * Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
851 >  was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
852 > * Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
853 >  commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
854 >  `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
855 >  `MODRESTART` has been entirely removed. Use `MODULE RELOAD *` to reload
856 >  all modules
857 > * Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
858 > * Removed `OMOTD` module
859 > * Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
860 > * Improved TS6 support
861 > * Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
862  
863  
864   -- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0beta1 (2012-05-28)
865 < o) Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
866 <   following changes:
867 <   - Added SVSNICK, and SVSMODE command handlers
868 <   - Added service stamps to NICK/UID messages
869 <   - Added SVS to server capabilities (CAPAB). SVS capable servers can
870 <     deal with extended NICK/UID messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
871 <   - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j.  These
872 <     previously used usermode +r.
873 <   - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
874 <   - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
875 <   - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
876 <   - Various services shortcuts have been added (/NS, /CS, /NICKSERV, /CHANSERV, etc.)
877 <   - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
878 <   - Added services_name directive to general {} block
879 <   - Added GLOBOPS mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
880 < o) Removed RKLINE and RXLINE commands. Regular expression based bans should
881 <   only be added via ircd.conf
882 < o) Added 'globops', 'restart', 'dline', 'undline' and 'module' operator
883 <   privilege flags. Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what
884 <   these flags control
885 < o) Removed Idle-time klines
886 < o) Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
887 < o) Removed general::burst_away configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
888 <   controlled via connect::flags explicitly
889 < o) Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
890 <   file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
891 < o) Added support for remote D-lines
892 < o) Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
893 <   hidden_oper operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
894 <   be hidden even on remote servers
895 < o) Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
896 < o) Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
897 <   SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
898 <   NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
899 <   connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
900 < o) Removed 'ssl_server_protocol' configuration directive and
901 <   added 'ssl_client_method' and 'ssl_server_method' instead.
902 <   Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
903 < o) Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
904 < o) Removed channel::burst_topicwho configuration option. Topicsetters are
905 <   now sent by default
906 < o) "STATS Y|y" now reports CIDR limits as well
907 < o) Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
567 < o) Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
865 > * Implemented full services support, including but not limited to the
866 >  following changes:
867 >  - Added `SVSNICK`, and `SVSMODE` command handlers
868 >  - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
869 >  - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
870 >    deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
871 >  - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
872 >    previously used usermode +r.
873 >  - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
874 >  - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
875 >  - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
876 >  - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
877 >  - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
878 >  - Added services_name directive to general {} block
879 >  - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
880 > * Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
881 >  only be added via `ircd.conf`
882 > * Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
883 >  Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
884 > * Removed Idle-time klines
885 > * Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
886 > * Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
887 >  controlled via `connect::flags` explicitly
888 > * Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
889 >  file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
890 > * Added support for remote D-lines
891 > * Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
892 >  `hidden_oper` operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
893 >  be hidden even on remote servers
894 > * Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
895 > * Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
896 >  SSL/TLS for inter-server communication.
897 >  NOTE: compressed server links are of course still available, but a SSL/TLS
898 >  connection is required, as compression is now handled via OpenSSL
899 > * Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
900 >  added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
901 >  Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
902 > * Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
903 > * Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
904 >  enabled by default
905 > * `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
906 > * Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
907 > * Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
908  
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