X-Git-Url: http://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fsource%2Ffaq.sgml;h=5d74168202afa7d488b3ef8d8417c55947c2efbd;hb=02e8e56b77320135e3a4afa7f869158356923f23;hp=e2a89c31288b180ab4a0c5f6e60acc9ee9ea2af2;hpb=b0e91b7f23e5d799d0215b683d3d5312330b6a37;p=privoxy.git diff --git a/doc/source/faq.sgml b/doc/source/faq.sgml index e2a89c31..5d741682 100644 --- a/doc/source/faq.sgml +++ b/doc/source/faq.sgml @@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ - - - + + + @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This file belongs into ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/home/groups/i/ij/ijbswa/htdocs/ - $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.41 2002/04/04 06:48:37 hal9 Exp $ + $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.43 2002/04/04 21:59:53 hal9 Exp $ Written by and Copyright (C) 2001 the SourceForge Privoxy team. http://www.privoxy.org/ @@ -46,6 +46,13 @@ + ======================================================================== + NOTE: Please read developer-manual/documentation.html before touching + anything in this, or other Privoxy documentation. You have been warned! + Failure to abide by this rule will result in the revocation of your license + to live a peaceful existence! + ======================================================================== + --> @@ -53,7 +60,7 @@ Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions -$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.41 2002/04/04 06:48:37 hal9 Exp $ +$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.43 2002/04/04 21:59:53 hal9 Exp $ @@ -75,13 +82,13 @@ ]]> This FAQ gives users and developers alike answers to frequently asked - questions about Privoxy. + questions about Privoxy + . - + &p-intro; + You can find the latest version of the document at - Please see the History section for more + Please see the History section for more information on the history of Junkbuster and Privoxy. @@ -140,8 +147,9 @@ There are potential legal complications from the continued use of the - Junkbuster name, which is a trademark of + Junkbuster name, which is a registered trademark of Junkbusters Corporation. + And thus they own the rights to the name. (There are, however, no objections from Junkbusters Corporation to the Privoxy project itself, and they, in fact, still share our ideals and goals.) @@ -150,8 +158,8 @@ The developers also believed that there are 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, especially now with the pending release of - version 3.0. + a name in their own right. @@ -167,18 +175,18 @@ from the old Junkbuster? The configuration has changed significantly as well. This is something that - users will notice right off the bat. The blocklist file does - not exist any more. This is replaced by actions files, such - as default.actions. This is where most of the per site - configuration is now. + users will notice right off the bat if you are upgrading from + Junkbuster 2.0.x. The blocklist + file does not exist any more. This is replaced by actions + files, such as default.actions. This is where most of + the per site configuration is now. What are some of the new features? - -&newfeatures; + + &newfeatures; + @@ -362,8 +370,7 @@ Include supported.sgml here: See the user-manual for - platform specific installation instructions. [FIXME: This is meant for after - the name change for 3.0!] + platform specific installation instructions. Note: Some installers may automatically uninstall @@ -870,6 +877,25 @@ see is a bright red square. + +Can <application>Privoxy</application> run as a service +on Win2K/NT? + + Yes, it can run as a system service using srvany.exe. + The only catch is that this will effectively disable the + Privoxy icon in the taskbar. You can have + one or the other, but not both at this time :( + + + There is a pending feature request for this functionality. See + thread: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=361118&aid=485617&group_id=11118, + for details, and a sample configuration. + + + + + How can I make <application>Privoxy</application> work with other proxies like <application>Squid</application>? @@ -964,7 +990,7 @@ return a web page telling you you're not running If you have version 2.0.2, then the equivalent is http://example.com/show-proxy-args (but you get far less information, and you -should really consider upgrading to 2.9.x). +should really consider upgrading to &p-version;). @@ -987,9 +1013,10 @@ FIXME: commented out until we have data. HB 03/18/02. Do you still maintain the blocklists? - No. The format of the blocklists has changed significantly in the versions - 2.9.x. Once we have released the new stable version, v3.0, there will - again be blocklists that you can update automatically. + No. The format of the blocklists has changed significantly in versions + 2.9.x and later. @@ -1043,8 +1070,8 @@ more through Google. Privoxy can remove various information about you, and allows you more freedom to decide which sites - you can trust. But it's still possible that web sites can find out who you - are. Here's one way this can happen. + you can trust, and what details you want to reveal. But it's still possible + that web sites can find out who you are. Here's one way this can happen. A few browsers disclose the user's email address in certain situations, such @@ -1098,7 +1125,6 @@ being altered? If you have problems with a site, you will have to adjust your configuration accordingly. Cookies are probably the most likely adjustment that may be required, but by no means the only one. - @@ -1207,6 +1233,22 @@ secure is it? Do I need to take any special precautions? + +Where can I find more information about <application>Privoxy</application> +and related issues? + + &seealso; + + + + + @@ -1353,13 +1395,18 @@ FIXME: Commented out until we have something to put here. HB 03/18/02. - - See also + + - &seealso; + - - +