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77 >3. Note to Upgraders</A
80 > There are very significant changes from earlier
84 > versions to the current
88 >. The number, names, syntax, and
89 purposes of configuration files have substantially changed.
92 >Junkbuster 2.0.x</SPAN
94 files will not migrate, <SPAN
96 >Junkbuster 2.9.x</SPAN
101 > configurations will need to be
102 ported. The functionalities of the old <TT
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124 >, is the main actions file. Local
125 exceptions should best be put into <TT
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140 >) is new as of <SPAN
144 >, and provides some of the new sophistication (explained
148 > is much the same as before.</P
150 > If upgrading from a 2.0.x version, you will have to use the new config
151 files, and possibly adapt any personal rules from your older files.
152 When porting personal rules over from the old <TT
156 to the new actions files, please note that even the pattern syntax has
157 changed. If upgrading from 2.9.x development versions, it is still
158 recommended to use the new configuration files.</P
160 > A quick list of things to be aware of before upgrading: </P
167 > The default listening port is now 8118 due to a conflict with another
174 Some installers may remove earlier versions completely. Save any
175 important configuration files!
183 > is controllable with a web browser
184 at the special URL: <A
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187 >http://config.privoxy.org/</A
194 aspects of configuration can be done here, including temporarily disabling
203 > The primary configuration files for cookie management, ad and banner
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212 >. It is strongly recommended to become familiar with the new
213 actions concept below, before modifying these files. Locally defined rules
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