# @(#)$Id: RELEASE_NOTES,v 1.9 1997/07/24 12:37:33 kalt Exp $

This is version 2.9.3 of the IRC software.

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2.9.3 doesn't support 2.7 protocol anymore.  Don't run 2.9.3
and 2.7 servers on the same network.

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New features:

	* compression of server links.
	* virtual IP support.
	* B lines created. (client redirection)
	* k lines created. (OTHER ident)
	* V lines created. (restrict peers' compile time options)
	* new type of client: services.

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Important configuration changes:

	* M and P lines format has changed since 2.9.2, it is important
	  to update your ircd.conf !
	* kill lines are now case sensitive (K: and k: are different)

