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-+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.36 (2020-??-??)
-+
+* The old WATCH implementation has been replaced with IRCv3.2 MONITOR. For this,
-+
+  the `general::max_watch` configuration directive has been renamed to
-+
+  `general::max_monitor`.
-+
-+
-+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.35 (2020-11-14)
-+
+* Fixed issue where servers could propagate truncated ban masks during net-join
-+
-+
-+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.34 (2020-11-01)
-+
+* Re-implement backwards compatibility mode for old ircd-hybrid 8.2.23 and below.
-+
+  Final removal is scheduled for early 2021.
-+
+* For consistency, the `general::network_desc` configuration directive has been
-+
+  renamed to `general::network_description`
-+
+* Server notices that previously have been sent to user modes +f and +u are now
-+
+  sent to user mode +j (reject notices) instead. Due to this change, `unauth` and
-+
+  `full` have been removed from `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`,
-+
+  and `operator::umodes`.
-+
+* User mode +b (bots) has been replaced with +f (flood). Spam/flood notices are now
-+
+  sent to this user mode. For this, `bots` has been removed from
-+
+  `general::oper_only_umodes`, `general::oper_umodes`, and `operator::umodes`.
-+
+  `flood` has been added instead to these configuration directives.
-+
+* Stricten server/user ID validation. IDs have to be all uppercase everywhere now.
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeID>
-+
-+
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.33 (2020-09-07)
+* Added `client` option to `listener::flags`
+* Added `defer` option to `listener::flags`
+* `QUOTE HELP extban` didn't work because the extban help file hasn't been
+  installed properly during `make install`
+* Fixed broken libcrypto detection which caused the ircd not to work with
-<
+  openssl under certain circumstances
->
+  OpenSSL under certain circumstances
+* Extban $n of type `acting` has been implemented. This extban prevents
+  matching users from changing their nick while in the channel. Users
+  with voice or above are not affected.
+* Extbans have been implemented. Currently supported extbans:
+  Matching:
-<
-<
+  $a:<account>   Matches users logged into a matching account.
-<
+  $c:<channel>   Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
-<
+                 prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
-<
+                 certain channel privileges.
-<
+  $o:<class>     Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
-<
+                 matching the mask.
-<
+  $r:<realname>  Matches users with a matching realname.
-<
+  $s:<server>    Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
-<
+  $u:<modes>     Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
-<
+  $z:<certfp>    Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
-<
->
->
+  * `$a:<account>`   Matches users logged into a matching account.
->
+  * `$c:<channel>`   Matches users that are on the given channel. An additional
->
+                     prefix of either @, %, or + can be specified to test for
->
+                     certain channel privileges.
->
+  * `$o:<class>`     Matches IRC operators that have joined a class
->
+                     matching the mask.
->
+  * `$r:<realname>`  Matches users with a matching realname.
->
+  * `$s:<server>`    Matches users that are connected to a server matching the mask.
->
+  * `$u:<modes>`     Matches users having the specified user modes set or not set.
->
+  * `$z:<certfp>`    Matches users having the given TLS certificate fingerprint.
->
+  Acting:
-–
-–
+  $j:<banmask>   Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
-–
+  $m:<banmask>   Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
-–
+                 or above are not affected.
-<
+  For more details, see help/extban.
-<
+* Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
->
+  * `$j:<banmask>`   Prevents matching users from joining the channel.
->
+  * `$m:<banmask>`   Blocks messages from matching users. Users with voice
->
+                     or above are not affected.
->
->
+  For more details, see `help/extban`.
->
+* Added `channel::enable_extbans` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
+  for more information.
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvgAL>
+  switch which takes one of the following options: `openssl`, `wolfssl`, `gnutls`,
+  and `none`.
+  If nothing has been specified, configure tries to autodetect in the following order:
-<
+  openssl/libressl -> gnutls -> wolfssl.
->
+  OpenSSL/LibreSSL -> GnuTLS -> wolfSSL.
+* Fixed segfault with GnuTLS/libgmp in case there's no DH parameters file
+  defined in `serverinfo::ssl_dh_param_file` or if that file is missing
+* The connection timeout for connect{} blocks can now be configured via
+* Adding RESVs with wildcards no longer requires administrator privileges
+* The `general::ignore_bogus_ts` configuration option has been deprecated
+* TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.0 are no longer supported and have been disabled in
-<
+  the openssl and gnutls module
->
+  the OpenSSL and GnuTLS module
+* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1f now
+* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.5.8 now
+* The `serverinfo::vhost` and `serverinfo:vhost6` configuration directives have
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.23 (2018-03-26)
-<
+* irc-operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in /whowas,
-<
+  and /whois even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
->
+* IRC operators are now able to see a user's resolved hostname in `WHOWAS`,
->
+  and `WHOIS` even if the user has a fakehost/vhost
+* `RPL_WELCOME` now does use the rfc2812 style nick!user@host format
+* Removed rudimentary libgeoip support
+* Added `--enable-efence` switch to allow easy linking with the
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.22 (2017-03-26)
+* Implemented channel mode `L`. Channels with that mode set can make use of an
+  extended ban list size specified with the new `channel::max_bans_large`
-<
+  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by irc-operators or servers.
->
+  configuraton option. This mode can be set only by IRC operators or servers.
+* Implemented channel mode `u` which hides bmask (+b/+e/+I) lists and mode changes
+  to non-chanops everywhere
+* Fixed an issue with `TRACE` where remote servers would reply with `RPL_TRACEUSER`
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.20 (2016-11-05)
+* `INFO` now shows GnuTLS/OpenSSL library/header versions
-<
+* Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See doc/reference.conf
->
+* Added `channel::max_invites` configuration option. See `doc/reference.conf`
+  for more information.
+* `INVITE` expirations have been implemented. Expire time can be adjusted with
+  the `channel::invite_expire_time` configuration directive
-<
+* `WHOIS` notices to operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
->
+* `WHOIS` notices to IRC operators have been re-added. User mode +y is required
+  to see them
-<
+* The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes
-<
+  to support multibyte encodings better
->
+* The maximum line length for motd files has been increased to 320 bytes to
->
+  support multibyte encodings better
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjRVZ>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.19 (2016-08-21)
+* Fixed a possible server name leak in `WHO` with server hiding enabled
-<
+* `WHO` now allows opers to search by IP address
->
+* `WHO` now allows IRC operators to search by IP address
+* Admins no longer can see IP addresses in `STATS P` with
+  `serverhide::hide_server_ips` enabled
+* User mode `n` now shows nick name changes from remote clients, too
+* Minimum supported GnuTLS version is 3.3.8 now
+* Minimum supported OpenSSL version is 1.0.1d now
+* Added support for remote `REHASH`: `REHASH <server> <option>`
-<
+* Added `rehash:remote` irc-operator privilege flag
->
+* Added `rehash:remote` IRC operator privilege flag
+* Added `rehash` type to shared {} blocks
+* Fixed minor memory leak with shared {} and cluster {} blocks
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/fjR9J>
+* **IMPORTANT:** Character case mapping is `ascii` now. It is recommended
+  to update all servers on the network to prevent possible channel
+  desynchronizations and nick name collision kills
-<
+* Added channel mode +T which forbids NOTICEs to be sent to a channel
->
+* Added channel mode `T` which forbids `NOTICE` to be sent to a channel
+* Fixed minor `SVSTAG` memory leak
+* Fixed broken `PART` message blocking mechanism
+* ircd now makes use of up to 8 name servers that are specified in
-<
+  /etc/resolv.conf
->
+  `/etc/resolv.conf`
+* The `-klinefile`, `-dlinefile`, etc. switches didn't work at all
+* Fixed possible core on ident lookups if ircd is out of file descriptors
+* Far client exit notices (+F) now show IP addresses, too
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.11 (2015-11-19)
-<
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 invite-notify extension
-<
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 chghost extension
->
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `invite-notify extension`
->
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `chghost extension`
+* Added `channel::invite_delay_channel` configuration option
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqe>
+* Added `serverhide::flatten_links_file` configuration option
+* Fixed bug where changing `serverhide::flatten_links_delay` on runtime
+  would not have any effect
-<
+* mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction
-<
+  with the -s and -l switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
->
+* mkpasswd (tools): fixed broken bcrypt support on *BSD in conjunction with
->
+  the `-s` and `-l` switches. Dropped MD5, DES and Extended DES support.
+* Removed `CHALLENGE` in favor of ssl certificate fingerprint enabled
+  operator {} blocks
+* RSA keys with less than 2048 bits are no longer supported; same applies
+  to the DH param file
-<
+* Added missing irc-operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
-<
+  of flags see doc/reference.conf
->
+* Added missing IRC operator privilege flags to `STATS o`. For a full list
->
+  of flags see `doc/reference.conf`
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqJ>
+* `class::connectfreq` now works properly with values lower than 300 seconds
+* Implemented IRCv3.1 `account-notify` extension
+* The `general::oper_pass_resv` configuration directive has been deprecated
-<
+  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` irc-operator flags.
-<
+  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
-<
+* Added `resv`, and `unresv` irc-operator flags. Previously, all
-<
+  irc-operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
->
+  in favor of the new `join:resv`, and `nick:resv` IRC operator flags.
->
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
->
+* Added `resv`, and `unresv` IRC operator flags. Previously, all
->
+  IRC operators were allowed to `RESV` and `UNRESV`, regardless of configured
+  privileges.
-<
+* Added `close` to irc-operator flags
->
+* Added `close` to IRC operator flags
+* ircd is using ISO 8601 date and time notation in most places now
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JvLqI>
+* ircd now rejects remote k-line requests for user@host mask that don't
+  have at least `general::min_nonwildcard` non-wildcard characters in it
+* Configuration related server notices are now sent to admins only as
-<
+  they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to irc
->
+  they potentially could leak passwords and other sensitive data to IRC
+  operators that don't have administrator privileges
+* The `GLINE`/`GUNGLINE` commands have been removed. `KLINE` in conjunction
+  with cluster {} and/or shared {} blocks is now the recommended
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.6 (2015-03-29)
+* `INFO` now shows configured values of `max_watch` and `stats_m_oper_only`
-<
+* `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to irc operators
->
+* `WHOWAS` now shows IP addresses to IRC operators
+* Fixed bug that would allow remote clients to bypass the hard
+  limit of max `WHOWAS` entries to be returned
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuf>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.5 (2015-02-24)
+* Fixed core on Mac OSX 10.10 and possibly some other systems when parsing
-<
+  the ircd.conf with configured pseudo {} blocks
->
+  the `ircd.conf` with configured pseudo {} blocks
->
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTuI>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.4 (2015-02-17)
+* IRC operators may now use +O on a channel even if they are only a half-op
+* Fixed bug where `TOPIC` messages were not n!u@h prefixed in case of `TBURST`
+  issued by services clients
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTTut>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.3 (2015-02-11)
-<
+* **IMPORTANT:** the following ircd.conf configuration directives have been renamed:
->
+* **IMPORTANT:** the following configuration directives have been renamed:
+   `max_clients` -> `default_max_clients`
+   `join_flood_count` -> `default_join_flood_count`
+   `join_flood_time` -> `default_join_flood_time`
+* Fixed bug where `REHASH` would always reset the `MAX`, `JFLOODTIME`, and
+  `JFLOODCOUNT` values that have been changed from within IRC via the `SET`
+  command
-<
+* Added channel mode +C which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
-<
+* Fixes to the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood logic
-<
+* Allow to disable the NOTICE/PRIVMSG anti-flood mechanism by setting the
->
+* Added channel mode `C` which prevents users from sending CTCPs to a channel
->
+* Fixes to the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood logic
->
+* Allow to disable the `NOTICE`/`PRIVMSG` anti-flood mechanism by setting the
+  `general::default_floodcount` configuration option to 0
+* Updated some help files
-<
+* Operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
->
+* IRC operators may now see certificate fingerprints, user modes and hidden
+  channels via `WHOIS` as well. This used to be admin only.
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP3>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.2 (2015-01-20)
+* Channel half-ops can now use `INVITE` as well
+* Fixed broken `make install -jX`
+* m_opme.c has been added to modules/extra. Can be used on opless channels only.
-<
+* Added `opme` to irc-operator flags
->
+* Added `opme` to IRC operator flags
+* Updated several help files
+* The `general::hide_spoof_ips` configuration option has been deprecated
+* The `general::true_no_oper_flood` configuration option has been deprecated.
-<
+  Operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
->
+  IRC operators still can have higher `flood` limits with `no_oper_flood = yes;`
+  hoewever, they are no longer allowed to bypass RecvQ limits.
+* Added `general::stats_m_oper_only` configuration option
+* Remote client connection notices (user mode +F) now do show IP addresses, too
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPG>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.1 (2014-10-21)
+* Fixed bug where `UNDLINE remote.server IP` did not work as expected
+* Servers are now allowed to add/remove K-/D-/X-lines and RESVs
-<
+* Usermode +G now no longer allows to override +g
->
+* User mode +G now no longer allows to override +g
+* Due to potential weakness, TLS session caching and session tickets
+  have been disabled
+* Minor improvements to TS6 implementation
+* `WHOWAS` now shows the name of the services account a user was logged in
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQP8>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0 (2014-08-24)
-<
+* Successful operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
->
+* Successful IRC operator logins are now announced globally via `GLOBOPS`
+* Cleanups and improvements to the resolver code
+* Cleanups and improvements to the poll() I/O event notification support
+* A topic mask can now be specified within the `LIST` options
+* Fixed bug where `NOTICE +#somechan` did allow bypassing resv {} channels,
+  or channels that are set +c (no control codes)
+* pseudo {} blocks also known as service aliases have been implemented.
-<
+  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
->
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
+* Removed `general::services_name` configuration option. This is now no
+  longer needed.
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JTQPR>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc2 (2014-08-03)
+  newly added `away_count` and `away_time` configuration directives
+  in the general {} block
+* Support for the select() I/O event notification has been dropped
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeIF>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0rc1 (2014-07-20)
+* Miscellaneous code cleanups and stabilization fixes
+* `./configure` now requires OpenSSL 0.9.8o or above in order
+  to enable TLS/SSL support
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLI>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta4 (2014-07-06)
+* **IMPORTANT:** channel halfops are now an integral part of ircd-hybrid
+  and can't be disabled anymore
-<
+* Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
-<
+* Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in reference.conf
->
+* Added flood control for the `INVITE` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
->
+* Changed flood control logic for the `KNOCK` command. See channel {} block in `reference.conf`
+* `INVITE` without any parameters now shows a list of channels a client is invited to
+* The `OPERWALL` command has been removed. Use `GLOBOPS` instead
+* Added `max_channels` to class {} blocks
+* Added `throttle_count` configuration option to the general {} block
+* Added `ssl_message_digest_algorithm` configuration option to serverinfo {} block.
-<
+  See doc/reference.conf for more information.
->
+  See `doc/reference.conf` for more information.
+* Added support for Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH). Also an elliptic curve can be
+  specified via the `serverinfo::ssl_dh_elliptic_curve` configuration option.
+* Removed `ssl_server_method` and `ssl_client_method` configuration options.
+  ircd now only allows TLSv1, TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols depending
+  on the OpenSSL version. SSLv3 is no longer supported.
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLO>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta3 (2014-05-26)
+* Code cleanups/performance improvements
-+
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLW>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta2 (2014-05-15)
+* **IMPORTANT:** renamed `general::warn_no_nline` configuration directive to
+  `general::warn_no_connect_block`
+* Fixed bug with `WHOIS` not showing a list of channel names as expected
-<
+* Added usermode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
-<
+* Added usermode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
->
+* Added user mode +q which hides idle and signon time in `WHOIS`
->
+* Added user mode +p which hides channel list in `WHOIS`
->
+* For a full list of all changes in this release, see <https://git.io/JkeLB>
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.2.0beta1 (2014-04-29)
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.19 (2014-07-05)
+* Fixed `EOB` logic for remote servers
-<
+* Fixed bug where opers that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive server
-<
+  notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
->
+* Fixed bug where IRC operators that have the +g/+G/+R umodes set won't receive
->
+  server notices for remote CONNECT/KLINE/DLINE/XLINE/RESV attempts
+* Sending messages to user@server to local targets is now no longer possible,
+  as this was an easy way to bypass +R/+G/+g user modes.
+* Fixed splicode logic so `SPLITNUM` now works as expected
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.18 (2014-06-09)
+* Fixed `CAP` issue for certain clients
-<
+* Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of irc-operators
->
+* Fixed bug where `STATS p` would show an invalid amount of IRC operators
+  in case there are any +H opers
-<
+* irc-operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
->
+* IRC operators may now no longer set a channel +O if they are only halfops (%)
+* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer (de)halfop other channel members
+* Channel halfops (%) may now no longer `KICK` other channel halfops
+* Fixed compile warnings; code cleanups
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.14 (2014-02-25)
+* WHOWAS now honors `serverhide::disable_remote_commands`
+* Improved TS6 inter-server communication
-<
+* Added `unxline` oper flag
->
+* Added `unxline` IRC operator flag
+* Implemented IRCv3.2 `userhost-in-names` extension
+* ircd now allows private RSA keys larger than 2048 bits
+* Fixed bug where signals stopped from working after restarting
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.9 (2013-11-08)
-<
+* Added usermode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
->
+* Added user mode +W. Users connected via a webirc gateway get this
+  mode set by servers.
+* `WHOIS` now shows if a client is connected via a webirc gateway
+* Administrators may now see +s channels a user is in with `WHOIS`.
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.4 (2013-07-05)
-<
+* Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See doc/reference.conf
->
+* Added `xline` and `resv` logging types. See `doc/reference.conf`
+  for more information
+* Fixed bug where remote `STATS` requests were not rate limited
+* Fixed core with empty `auth::spoof` entries
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.3 (2013-06-23)
+* Fixed possible core on `STATS z`
-<
+* Revised doc/reference.conf
->
+* Revised `doc/reference.conf`
+* Fixed broken `--disable-libgeoip` switch
+  to automatically identify for their nick with ssl certificate
+  fingerprints
+* Added `operator::ssl_connection_required` configuration option. See
-<
+  doc/reference.conf for more information
-<
+* Added usermode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
->
+  `doc/reference.conf` for more information
->
+* Added user mode +S (client is connected via SSL/TLS). Allows services
+  to keep track of what users are connected via SSL, and allows to see
+  ssl-status of remote clients in a `WHOIS`
+* Fixed a server name leak with server hiding enabled
+* **IMPORTANT:** moved `disable_remote_command` configuration directive from
+  general {} block to serverhide {} block
+* Minor code cleanups/performance improvements
-<
+* Fixed bug where opers could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't have
-<
+  the +l mode set
->
+* Fixed bug where IRC operators could see `LOCOPS` messages even if they don't
->
+  have the +l mode set
+* Fixed bug where non-SSL clients could join +S channels on non-SSL servers
-<
+* Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See doc/reference.conf for more
->
+* Implemented motd {} configuration blocks. See `doc/reference.conf` for more
+  information
+* `STATS T` shows configured MOTD files
+ `squit`, and `kill` flags for better fine-tuning instead. Whether or
+  not a specific action is allowed on a remote server can be controlled
+  by appending the `:remote` flag. For example: `kill` allows only local
-<
+  clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a KILL for
->
+  clients to be killed, whereas `kill:remote` allows to issue a `KILL` for
+  remote clients
-<
+* Added `locops` and `wallops` to irc-operator flags
->
+* Added `locops` and `wallops` to IRC operator flags
+* Improve/cleanup `HELP` system
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta2 (2013-04-28)
+* Fixed broken compile with libGeoIP disabled
+* Code cleanups; working towards stabilization and improved performance
-<
+* Removed operflag `nick_changes`. Operators can now set +n at will
->
+* Removed oper flag `nick_changes`. IRC operators can now set +n at will
+* Fixed shared {} blocks not working as expected
+* Fixed spoofs not working as expected
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.1.0beta1 (2013-04-25)
+* **IMPORTANT:** name/channel entries can't be stacked any longer within a
+  single resv {} block. Each entry now requires its own resv {} block.
-<
+  Read doc/reference.conf for more details
->
+  Read `doc/reference.conf` for more details
+* Added `resv::exempt` configuration option. Exempt can be either a
+  ISO 3166 alpha-2 two letter country code, or a nick!user@host mask.
+  CIDR is supported
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.7 (2013-04-12)
+* Services may now set a channel topic without joining the channel first
+* Fixed bug where `WHOIS` would send empty sockhost information on TS5 servers
-<
+* Remote server connection and split notices now go to new usermode +e.
-<
+  These previously used usermode +x.
->
+* Remote server connection and split notices now go to new user mode +e.
->
+  These previously used user mode +x.
+* Services may now change the host of a specific user
+  via `SVSMODE <timestamp> <target> +x <hostname>`
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.5 (2013-01-24)
-<
+* **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via ircd.conf.
->
+* **IMPORTANT:** nick and topic lengths are now configurable via `ircd.conf`.
+  A `max_nick_length`, as well as a `max_topic_length` configuration option
+  can now be found in the serverinfo {} block
+* Fixed build on GNU/Hurd
+* Fixed log files not getting reopened after `REHASH`
+* Improved logging of configuration file issues
-<
+* ircd.pid has been accidentally saved in /var instead of /var/run
->
+* `ircd.pid` has been accidentally saved in `/var` instead of `/var/run`
+* Linux RT signal support for notification of socket events has been dropped
+* Fixed `STATS Y|y` sometimes sending weird sendq/recvq values
-<
+* INFO now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
->
+* `INFO` now also shows configured values of `disable_fake_channels`,
+  and `stats_e_disabled`
+* m_webirc.c is now officially supported, and has been moved from contrib/
+  to modules/
-<
+* /whois, /stats p, and /trace may now show fake idle times depending
->
+* `WHOIS`, `STATS p`, and `TRACE` may now show fake idle times depending
+  on how the new `class::min_idle` and `class::max_idle` configuration
+  directives have been configured. This feature basically works in the
+  same way as it does in csircd
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.4 (2013-01-02)
-<
+* Fixed possible core on USERHOST/ISON with optimization enabled
->
+* Fixed possible core on `USERHOST`/`ISON` with optimization enabled
+* Fixed bug where `can_flood` sometimes didn't work as expected
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.3 (2012-12-24)
-<
+* Fixed core on UNDLINE
-<
+* XLINE/KLINE/RESV/DLINE/SQUIT and KILL now have the same default reason
-<
+  if a reason hasn't been specified
->
+* Fixed core on `UNDLINE`
->
+* `XLINE`, `KLINE`, `RESV`, `DLINE`, `SQUIT`, and `KILL` now have the
->
+  same default reason if no reason has been specified
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.2 (2012-12-20)
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.1 (2012-11-04)
-<
+* Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based irc operator logins
->
+* Fixed broken CIDR support for `CHALLENGE` based IRC operator logins
+* Fixed class limits not properly applying to operator {} blocks
+* Fixed possible `TBURST` desynchronization with services
+* Fixed `TBURST` from leaking the server name if it's a hidden server
+* Removed `general::use_whois_actually` configuration directive.
+  This is now enabled by default
+* Minor `SQUIT` handling fixes
-<
+* Fixed bancache not being updated on CHGHOST/CHGIDENT
->
+* Fixed bancache not being updated on `CHGHOST`/`CHGIDENT`
+-- Noteworthy changes in version 8.0.0rc1 (2012-09-28)
+* `PRIVMSG` to opers@some.server is no longer supported
+* Fixed bug that could lead to topic desynchronization
+* Removed `serverhide::disable_hidden` configuration option
-<
+* Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 GLINE compatibility mode
->
+* Dropped ircd-hybrid-6 `GLINE` compatibility mode
+* Removed `use_invex`, `use_except` and `use_knock` configuration options.
+  These features are now enabled by default
+* `channel::disable_fake_channels` now also disables ascii 29 (mIRC italic)
+  when set to yes
+* Added `channel::max_chans_per_oper` configuration directive. The old way
-<
+  was to let operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
->
+  was to let IRC operators join three times the amount of max_chans_per_user
+* Replaced `MODLOAD`, `MODUNLOAD`, `MODRELOAD`, `MODLIST` and `MODRESTART`
+  commands with the new `MODULE` command which can be fed with the `LOAD,`
+  `UNLOAD`, `RELOAD` and `LIST` parameters.
+  all modules
+* Added back server notice when a client tries to obtain a reserved nick name
+* Removed `OMOTD` module
-<
+* Added `set` to operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
->
+* Added `set` to IRC operator privilege flags. Gives access to the `SET` command
+* Improved TS6 support
+* Channel keys/passwords are now case sensitive
+  - Added service stamps to `NICK`/`UID` messages
+  - Added SVS to server capabilities (`CAPAB`). SVS capable servers can
+    deal with extended `NICK`/`UID` messages that contain service IDs/stamps.
-<
+  - Changed rejected client notices to go to new usermode +j. These
-<
+    previously used usermode +r.
-<
+  - Added usermode +r (registered nick) and channelmode +r (registered channel)
-<
+  - Added usermode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
-<
+  - Added channelmode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
->
+  - Changed rejected client notices to go to new user mode +j. These
->
+    previously used user mode +r.
->
+  - Added user mode +r (registered nick) and channel mode +r (registered channel)
->
+  - Added user mode +R (only registered clients may send a private message)
->
+  - Added channel mode +R (only registered clients may join that channel)
+  - Various services shortcuts have been added (`NS`, `CS`, `NICKSERV`, `CHANSERV`, etc.)
-<
+  - Added services {} block to ircd.conf
->
+  - Added services {} block to `ircd.conf`
+  - Added services_name directive to general {} block
-<
+  - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by operators, too
->
+  - Added `GLOBOPS` mainly for services compatibility, but can be used by IRC operators, too
+* Removed `RKLINE` and `RXLINE` commands. Regular expression based bans should
-<
+  only be added via ircd.conf
-<
+* Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` operator privilege flags.
-<
+  Read doc/reference.conf for further explanation of what these flags control
->
+  only be added via `ircd.conf`
->
+* Added `globops`, `restart`, `dline`, `undline` and `module` IRC operator privilege flags.
->
+  Read `doc/reference.conf` for further explanation of what these flags control
+* Removed Idle-time klines
+* Cleaned up modules API. Old modules won't work anymore
+* Removed `general::burst_away` configuration directive. AWAY bursts are now
+* Introduced new logging subsystem including log rotation based on
+  file sizes. Log timestamp format is ISO8601 now
+* Added support for remote D-lines
-<
+* Added usermode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
-<
+  `hidden_oper` operator flags. With usermode +H, irc operator status can now
->
+* Added user mode +H which is basically a replacement for the hidden_admin and
->
+  `hidden_oper` operator flags. With user mode +H, IRC operator status can now
+  be hidden even on remote servers
+* Added CIDR support for operator {} blocks
+* Removed the servlink program. ircd-hybrid can now make use of
+* Removed `ssl_server_protocol` configuration directive and
+  added `ssl_client_method` and `ssl_server_method` instead.
+  Both of these options can now be changed at runtime
-<
+* Oper login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
->
+* IRC operator login IDs are no longer limited to NICKLEN*2
+* Removed `channel::burst_topicwho` configuration option. This feature is now
+  enabled by default
+* `STATS Y|y` now reports CIDR limits as well
-<
+* Added m_webirc.c to contrib/
->
+* Added `m_webirc.c` to `contrib/`
+* Overall code cleanup and speed improvements
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+BUG REPORTS: If you run this code and encounter problems, you must report
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+ the bug by EMAIL to <bugs@ircd-hybrid.org>
->
+ the bug by EMAIL to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
+ Please include a gdb backtrace and a copy of your config.h and
+ ircd.conf with any report (with passwords and other sensitive
+ information masked).
+DISCUSSION: There is a mailing list for discussion of hybrid issues,
+ including betas. To subscribe, use this link:
-<
+    <https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid>
->
+    https://lists.ircd-hybrid.org/mailman/listinfo/hybrid
+ This is the proper place to discuss new features, bugs, etc.
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+Questions/comments directed to <bugs@ircd-hybrid.org>
->
+Questions/comments directed to bugs@ircd-hybrid.org
+Other files recommended for reading: README, INSTALL

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