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