Bram Matthys
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* In 2016 we switched from OpenSSL to LibreSSL because the OpenSSL codebase was in a bit of bad shape and LibreSSL promised to be a more modern codebase. Now, almost a decade later, OpenSSL has had many code cleanups and is more security aware (code audits etc), especially since OpenSSL v3 things are looking OK and it seems LibreSSL doesn't have much progress nowadays. Which is understandable as they have a lot fewer coders available but has an effect on things like how long it took for TLSv1.3 to appear and for other new things like PQC. It also seems like security fixes are now slower than OpenSSL instead of the other way around. Anyway, I think they did their job well (together with other people) in "triggering" the OpenSSL project to get things back on track. Let's switch back now. * For context: it seems several Linux distro's that used to do go for LibreSSL have also switched back to OpenSSL. * LibreSSL is still and will continue to be a supported library to use with UnrealIRCd (especially with OpenBSD and FreeBSD in mind). So, if there are any issues (compile problems, configuration problems, some feature not detected), then please report it on our bug tracker at https://bugs.unrealircd.org/ ! We will have to rely more on such user-reports now that the main devs will likely only work with OpenSSL. Also... i have cleaned up the Makefile.windows a bit to be more consistent Hopefully i didn't make a mistake there... [skip ci]
About UnrealIRCd
UnrealIRCd is an Open Source IRC Server, serving thousands of networks since 1999. It runs on Linux, OS X and Windows and is currently the most widely deployed IRCd with a market share of 38%. UnrealIRCd is a highly advanced IRCd with a strong focus on modularity and security. It uses an advanced and highly configurable configuration file. Other key features include: full IRCv3 support, SSL/TLS, cloaking, advanced anti-flood and anti-spam systems, GeoIP, remote includes, and lots of other features. We are also particularly proud on our extensive online documentation.
Versions
- UnrealIRCd 6 is the stable series since December 2021. It is the only supported version.
- For full details of release scheduling and EOL dates, see UnrealIRCd releases on the wiki
How to get started
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Documentation & FAQ
You can find all documentation online at: https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/
We also have a good FAQ: https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/FAQ
Website, support, and other links
- https://www.unrealircd.org - Our main website
- https://forums.unrealircd.org - Support
- https://bugs.unrealircd.org - Bug tracker
- ircs://irc.unrealircd.org:6697/unreal-support - IRC support