DC++ 0.870 is out

Later is better than never, years after the release of the previous version, a testing version of DC++ 0.870 is now available with various library updates for security and stability, mandatory TLS 1.2+ support, revised selection of public hub lists, fixed GeoIP country display and numerous bug fixes including one that has been present for at least 15 years.

The following are the most important, user observable improvements:

• DC++ 0.870 and later will require TLS 1.2 or newer (currently only TLS 1.3)-based ADCS connections to hubs and other clients. This has already been announced before and is now done with this release.
• GeoIP files aren’t deleted after an unsuccessful download and thus does not leave the user without GeoIP data for the session. The country data display in the Transfer View and Search window is also fixed.

The list of complete changes for this new version are available here.

This release has gone through the usual testing cycle and should be marked as the new stable release within a few days.

Updating and using the newest, most secure DC clients is always important so users who want to give the new release an early go can head over the DC++ download page and do the upgrade now.