Changes in version 0.2.6.3-alpha - 2015-02-2?
Tor 0.2.6.3-alpha is the third (and hopefully final) alpha release in
- the 0.2.6.x series. It introduces features for running Tor instances
- that [VERB?] on more kinds of sockets, makes it harder to accidentally run an
+ the 0.2.6.x series. It introduces support for
+ more kinds of sockets, makes it harder to accidentally run an
exit, improves our multithreading backend, incorporates several fixes
for the AutomapHostsOnResolve option, and fixes numerous other
bugs besides.
AF_INET6 sockets, meaning they can completely disable their ability
to make non-Tor network connections. To create a socket of this
type, use "SocksPort unix:/path/to/socket". Implements ticket 12585.
- - Support mapping hidden service virtual ports to AF_UNIX sockets on
- suitable platforms [suitable platforms? which ones are those?].
+ - Support mapping hidden service virtual ports to AF_UNIX sockets.
The syntax is "HiddenServicePort 80
- socket:/path/to/socket". Implements ticket 11485.
+ unix:/path/to/socket". Implements ticket 11485.
o Major features (changed defaults):
- Prevent relay operators from unintentionally running exits: When a
on 0.2.0.1-alpha.
o Minor bugfixes (client DNS):
- - Report the correct cached DNS expiration times [Report them where?]. Previously, we
+ - Report the correct cached DNS expiration times on SOCKS port or in DNS replies. Previously, we
would report everything as "never expires." Fixes bug 14193;
bugfix on 0.2.3.17-beta.
- Avoid a small memory leak when we find a cached answer for a