Syncthing 2.0 Released

12 days ago

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First release of the Syncthing 2.0 series with expected rough edges.
Database backend switched from LevelDB to SQLite, including a migration process on first launch.
Logging format changed to structured log entries with new log level controls and package-specific settings.
Deleted items are now forgotten after six months unless specified otherwise.
Modernized command line options parsing, with old single-dash long options no longer supported.
Rolling hash detection of shifted data is no longer supported, improving scanning and syncing efficiency.
No default folder created on first startup.
Multiple connections (three) are now used by default between v2 devices.
Prebuilt binaries are no longer available for certain platforms due to SQLite cross-compilation complexities.
Conflict resolution involving deleted files has changed, allowing deletes to be the winning outcome.
Available as APT repository and Docker image.
Includes numerous fixes and features, such as improved database handling, logging framework switch, and new debug commands.
Removed support for certain platforms and features, and added new functionalities like Ed25519 keys for sync connections.

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