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batman-adv 0.2.1:

* support latest kernels (2.6.20 - 2.6.33)
* receive packets directly using skbs, remove old sockets and threads
* fix various regressions in the vis server
* don't disable interrupts while sending
* replace internal logging mechanism with standard kernel logging
* move vis formats into userland, one general format remains in the kernel
* allow MAC address to be set, correctly initialize them
* code refactoring and cleaning for coding style
* many bugs (null pointers, locking, hash iterators) squashed

 -- Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:46:47 +0100

batman-adv 0.2:

* support latest kernels (2.6.20 - 2.6.31)
* temporary routing loops / TTL code bug / ghost entries in originator table fixed
* internal packet queue for packet aggregation & transmission retry (ARQ)
  for payload broadcasts added
* interface detection converted to event based handling to avoid timers
* major linux coding style adjustments applied
* all kernel version compatibility functions has been moved to compat.h
* use random ethernet address generator from the kernel
* /sys/module/batman_adv/version to export kernel module version
* vis: secondary interface export for dot draw format + JSON output format added
* many bugs (alignment issues, race conditions, deadlocks, etc) squashed

 -- Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:31 +0100

batman-adv 0.1:

* support latest kernels (2.6.20 - 2.6.28)
* LOTS of cleanup: locking, stack usage, memory leaks
* Change Ethertype from 0x0842 to 0x4305
  unregistered at IEEE, if you want to sponsor an official Ethertype ($2500)
  please contact us

 -- Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:44:31 +0100

batman-adv 0.1-beta:

* layer 2 meshing based on BATMAN TQ algorithm in kernelland
* operates on any ethernet like interface
* supports IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, etc
* is controlled via /proc/net/batman-adv/
* bridging via brctl is supported
* interface watchdog (interfaces can be (de)activated dynamically)
* offers integrated vis server which meshes/syncs with other vis servers in range

 -- Mon, 05 May 2008 14:10:04 +0200