Bitcoin v0.3.24 release candidate available [combined summary]



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Published on: 2011-07-08T09:41:02+00:00


Summary:

Bitcoin 0.3.24rc3, the latest version of the digital currency software, has been uploaded by a developer. This release includes fixes that appeared after -rc2 was tagged, and it is speculated that this may be the final release on Friday. The changes in this version include block-chain lock-in at 134444 and a fix to synchronization of default key, among others.The new version is available for download on Linux, Windows, and source, with links provided in the announcement. The release addresses issues such as block downloads taking too long and crashing due to loss of network connection. It also includes fixes to UPnP settings and comma usage as thousands separator.In addition, the release introduces DNS seeding enabled by default and UPNP enabled by default in the GUI client. It also includes an initial unit testing framework and internal wallet code cleanup, which sets the basis for wallet encryption in the upcoming v0.4.The release notes provide a full changelog listing the contributors and their specific contributions. PGP signatures and hashes for the various files included in the release are also provided for verification purposes.Meanwhile, Jeff Garzik from exMULTI, Inc. emphasizes the value of generated data in IT infrastructure, which can provide insights into application performance, security threats, and fraudulent activity. He suggests using Splunk to make sense of this data.


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