DarkFire IRC Daemon / News: Recent posts

Announcing DarkFire IRCd v1.3.8!

This version is full of good stuff. We've fixed some old bugs (including the problem on OpenBSD in df-1.3.7). This version also makes DVS easier to understand for most users.

The biggest advantage of this release is that it contains all the best features of df-1.3.7 (except NICKIP) and should not cause any harm to the network.

DarkFire IRCd is now using Bugzilla to track problems. Feel free to browse and/or contribute by going to http://bugzilla.darkfire.net

In related news: I'm working to fix the problem with df-1.3.7 and OpenBSD and am looking forward to a comprehensive release within the next few weeks.

DarkFire IRCd version 1.3.3 is generally a maintenance release that includes various updates. Check out the Changes file for more details.

DarkFire version 1.3.0 includes important advancements and new features. Most importantly, this release marks the implementation of the DarkFire Verification System (DVS), a revolutionary new way for screening connecting clients. Combined with effective services, DVS can provide a new level of authenticity to clients and can reduce the threat of clone attacks.

Additionally, df-1.3.0 has many message cleanups. The Spanish language is also supported for all numerics (based on usermode E) and is the default for clients connecting from certain addresses.... read more

DarkFire IRCd version 1.2.1 includes many important updates and bug fixes. Though this release contains only minor changes, some of the fixes repair critical situations.

An important bug in /who was fixed to provide more security to disguised users. Additionally, users can now /oper when hushed.

IRCd now keeps track of services status using an internal trigger. Services will allow unregistered nicks to join +R channels if services are down, but moderation will be implied for for -r nicks in +R channels. Global operators can also send messages to channels over restrictive modes such as +m or +b.... read more

The latest generation of the DarkFire IRC Daemon has been released, featuring major changes to enhance both the quality of IRC for users and operators as well as to increase preformance. For more information please see http://ircd.darkfire.net

Version 1.2.0 adds increased security with commands like /nickserv and fixes key issues with usermode R, which limits the people who can message you. An improved anti-DCC mode throttles the number of DCC's that can be sent in any given time period.... read more