X-Git-Url: http://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?a=blobdiff_plain;ds=sidebyside;f=doc%2Fsource%2Ffaq.sgml;h=bbbf493e7f748ed0a12e063415ea717d7ac755d8;hb=b333057dc421a6757160d0e05b935a80ff7a5d1c;hp=7092e0973b5a744d9d6c7a2ce2c3202ca393cab1;hpb=3c35d1e531c70f21c43a63cb02439fd5ea769039;p=privoxy.git diff --git a/doc/source/faq.sgml b/doc/source/faq.sgml index 7092e097..bbbf493e 100644 --- a/doc/source/faq.sgml +++ b/doc/source/faq.sgml @@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ This file belongs into ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/home/groups/i/ij/ijbswa/htdocs/ - $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.25 2002/03/24 16:08:08 swa Exp $ + $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.31 2002/03/26 22:29:55 swa Exp $ Written by and Copyright (C) 2001 the SourceForge - PRIVOXY team. http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net + Privoxy team. http://www.privoxy.org/ Based on the Internet Junkbuster originally written by and Copyright (C) 1997 Anonymous Coders and @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions -$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.25 2002/03/24 16:08:08 swa Exp $ +$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.31 2002/03/26 22:29:55 swa Exp $ @@ -32,21 +32,32 @@ -The FAQ document gives users and developers alike answers to frequently asked -questions about -Privoxy. Privoxy is a web -proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy, filtering -web page content, managing cookies, controlling access, and removing ads, -banners, pop-ups and other obnoxious Internet -Junk. Privoxy has a very flexible configuration and -can be customized to suit individual needs and -tastes. Privoxy has application for both stand-alone -systems and multi-user networks. + This FAQ gives users and developers alike answers to frequently asked + questions about Privoxy. -You can find the latest version of the document at http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net/faq/. + Privoxy is a web proxy with advanced filtering + capabilities for protecting privacy, filtering web page content, managing + cookies, controlling access, and removing ads, banners, pop-ups and other + obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a very + flexible configuration and can be customized to suit individual needs and + tastes. Privoxy has application for both + stand-alone systems and multi-user networks. + + + Privoxy is based on the code of the + Internet Junkbuster. + Junkbuster was originally written by JunkBusters + Corporation, and was released as free open-source software under the GNU GPL. + Stefan Waldherr made many improvements, and started the SourceForge project + to continue development. + + + + +You can find the latest version of the document at http://www.privoxy.org/faq/. Please see the Contact section in the -user-manual if you want to contact the developers. +user-manual if you want to contact the developers. @@ -85,7 +96,8 @@ Please see the Contact section in the The new Privoxy started with the same - code base, but has changed significantly at this point. + Junkbuster code base, but has changed + significantly at this point. @@ -97,15 +109,18 @@ Please see the Contact section in the Privoxy is for Privacy Enhancing Proxy. There are possible legal complications from the continued use of the Junkbuster name, which is a trademark of - The Junkbusters Corporation. - There are no objections from Junkbusters Corporation to the project - itself though. + Junkbusters Corporation. + (There are no objections from Junkbusters Corporation to the + Privoxy project itself though, and they + in fact still share our ideals and goals.) The developers also believed that there so many changes from the original code, that it was time to make a clean break from the past and make - a name in their own right. + a name in their own right, especially now with the pending release of + version 3.0. + @@ -333,17 +348,41 @@ repository, and together we'll find a suitable task for you. Installation -Can I install the new - <application>Privoxy</application> over the old one? + +Which browsers are supported by <application>Privoxy</application>? + + Any browser that can be configured to use a proxy, which + is probably almost all browsers. Direct browser support is not necessary + since Privoxy runs as a separate application and + just exchanges standard HTML data with your browser. + + + + +Which operating systems are supported? + + Right now Win32, Mac OSX, OS/2, AmigaOS, Linux, and many + flavors of Unix. + + + + Source code is available, so porting to other operating systems, + is always a possibility. + + + + +Can I install + <application>Privoxy</application> over <application>Junkbuster</application>? - We recommend you uninstall the old Junkbuster + We recommend you uninstall Junkbuster first to minimize conflicts and confusion. You may want to save your old configuration files for future reference. The configuration is substantially changed. See the user-manual for + url="http://www.privoxy.org/user-manual/">user-manual for platform specific installation instructions. [FIXME: This is meant for after the name change for 3.0!] @@ -467,7 +506,7 @@ All the ads are there. What's wrong? some of these actions. These are all explained in the - user-manual. + user-manual. Please refer to that. @@ -481,7 +520,7 @@ way to do this? The easiest way to do this, is to access Privoxy with your web browser at http://p.p/, and then select - "Edit the actions list" + "Edit the actions list" from the selection list. You can also do this by editing the appropriate file with a text editor. @@ -489,7 +528,7 @@ way to do this? Please see the user-manual for a + url="../user-manual/configuration.html#ACTIONSFILE">user-manual for a detailed explanation of these and other configuration files, and their various options and syntax. @@ -690,6 +729,32 @@ Note that normally only local users can connect to Privoxy + + +What is a <quote>default.filter</quote>? + + The default.filter file is used to filter any + web page content. By filtering we mean it can modify, remove, + or change anything on the page, including HTML tags, and + JavaScript. Regular expressions are used to accomplish this, and operate + on a line by line basis. This is potentially a very powerful feature, but + requires some expertise. + + + + If you are familiar with regular expressions, and HTML, you can look at + the provided default.filter with a text editor and see + some of things it can be used for. + + + + Presently, there is no GUI editor option for this part of the configuration, + but you can disable/enable various sections of the included default + file with the Actions List Editor from your browser. + + + + How can I set up <application>Privoxy</application> to act as a proxy for my LAN? @@ -723,8 +788,8 @@ Note that normally only local users can connect to PrivoxyPrivoxy is stopping. You have the choice a checkerboard - pattern (this scales better), a transparent 1x1 GIF image, or a custom URL or - your choice. + pattern, a transparent 1x1 GIF image (aka blank), or a custom + URL or your choice. @@ -741,7 +806,7 @@ Note that normally only local users can connect to Privoxy -Why would anybody want to see the checkerboard? +Why would anybody want to see a checkerboard pattern? This can be helpful for troubleshooting problems. It might also be good for anyone new to Privoxy so that they can @@ -761,7 +826,7 @@ Note that normally only local users can connect to Privoxyimages (e.g. ad banners). If you want them to be treated - as if they were images, so that they can be invisible, then move the + as if they were images, so that they can be made invisible, then move the offending URL from the +block section to the +imageblock section of your actions file. Alternately, you could modify the block HTML template that @@ -771,11 +836,23 @@ Note that normally only local users can connect to Privoxy + +How can I make <application>Privoxy</application> work with other +proxies like <application>Squid</application>? + + This can be done. See the user manual, + which describes how to do this. + + + + + -Misc +Miscellaneous How much does <application>Privoxy</application> slow my browsing down? This @@ -830,7 +907,7 @@ programmed to handle certain pages specially. <para> With recent versions of <application>Privoxy</application> (version 2.9.x), you can get some information about <application>Privoxy</application> and change some settings by going to -http://p.p/ or, equivalently, http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net/config/ +http://p.p/ or, equivalently, http://www.privoxy.org/config/ (Note that p.p is far easier to type but may not work in some configurations). </para> @@ -842,7 +919,7 @@ handled by a special web server which is built in to <application>Privoxy</appli <para> If you are not running <application>Privoxy</application>, then http://p.p/ will fail, and -http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net/config/ will return a web page telling you +http://www.privoxy.org/config/ will return a web page telling you you're not running <application>Privoxy</application>. </para> @@ -1024,7 +1101,8 @@ and ugly looking. Can't a better font be used? blank, or a URL of your choosing. -Given the above problem, we have decided to remove the logo option entirely. +Given the above problem, we have decided to remove the logo option entirely +[as of v2.9.13]. @@ -1080,27 +1158,16 @@ secure is it? Do I need to take any special precautions? - -What is a <quote>default.filter</quote>? + +How can I temporarily disable <application>Privoxy</application>? - The default.filter is used to filter any - page content. By filtering we mean it can modify, remove, - or change anything on the page, including HTML tags, and - JavaScript. Regular expressions are used to accomplish this. This is - potentially a very powerful feature, but requires some expertise. - + The easiest way is to access Privoxy with your + browser by using the special URL: http://p.p/ + and select "Toggle Privoxy on or off" from that page. - - If you are familiar with regular expressions, and HTML, you can look at - the provided default.filter with a text editor and see - some of things it can be used for. - - - - Presently, there is no GUI editor option for this part of the configuration. - + @@ -1145,7 +1212,7 @@ still getting through. How? If this doesn't help, you probably have an error in the rule you applied. Try pasting the full URL of the offending ad into http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net/config/show-url-info + url="http://www.privoxy.org/config/show-url-info">http://www.privoxy.org/config/show-url-info and see if any actions match your new rule. @@ -1175,7 +1242,7 @@ What can I do? that looks like it is disabling the feature that is causing the problem. Re-try the page. There might be some trial and error involved. This is discussed in a little more detail in the user-manual + url="../user-manual/appendix.html#ACTIONSANAT">user-manual appendix. @@ -1208,12 +1275,17 @@ FIXME: Commented out until we have something to put here. HB 03/18/02. --> + + Copyright and History Please see the user manual for information on Copyright and History. @@ -1251,6 +1323,18 @@ FIXME: Commented out until we have something to put here. HB 03/18/02. Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307, USA. $Log: faq.sgml,v $ +Revision 1.31 2002/03/26 22:29:55 swa +we have a new homepage! + +Revision 1.30 2002/03/25 16:39:22 hal9 +A few new sections. Made all links relative to user-manual. + +Revision 1.29 2002/03/25 05:23:57 hal9 +Moved section, and touch ups. + +Revision 1.28 2002/03/25 04:27:33 hal9 +New section related to name change. + Revision 1.25 2002/03/24 16:08:08 swa we are too lazy to make a block-built privoxy logo. hence removed the option.