X-Git-Url: http://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fsource%2Ffaq.sgml;h=80d8d265e3badcaf8e459305c960c3354ffb2658;hb=d7900699eb8ddd647aa6ac52c2a048ba3c130113;hp=f4afd4d13c559751de5caa9d45641bcf6ed558a2;hpb=f4bbadd2be5d6c0077fa2243f73852de70e3af25;p=privoxy.git diff --git a/doc/source/faq.sgml b/doc/source/faq.sgml index f4afd4d1..80d8d265 100644 --- a/doc/source/faq.sgml +++ b/doc/source/faq.sgml @@ -4,6 +4,16 @@ + + + + + + + + + + ]> @@ -43,7 +60,7 @@ Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions -$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.39 2002/04/03 03:53:03 hal9 Exp $ +$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.48 2002/04/10 18:45:15 swa Exp $ @@ -65,20 +82,18 @@ ]]> 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 http://www.privoxy.org/faq/. - Please see the Contact section in the user-manual if - you want to contact the developers. + Please see the Contact section if you want to contact the developers. @@ -116,8 +131,7 @@ significantly at this point. - Please see the user-manual for more + Please see the History section for more information on the history of Junkbuster and Privoxy. @@ -133,8 +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.) @@ -143,8 +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. @@ -160,18 +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; + @@ -276,12 +291,10 @@ This does not sound very scientific. Is there is a license or fee? What about a warranty? Registration? - Privoxy is licensed under the - GNU General Public License (GPL). It is free to use, copy, - modify or distribute as you wish under the terms of this license. - Please see the -user-manual for - more information on the license and copyright. + Privoxy is licensed under the GNU General Public + License (GPL). It is free to use, copy, modify or distribute as you wish + under the terms of this license. Please see the Copyright section for more + information on the license and copyright. @@ -357,8 +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 @@ -865,6 +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>? @@ -934,32 +965,34 @@ programmed to handle certain pages specially. -With recent versions of Privoxy (version 2.9.x), you can get some -information about Privoxy and change some settings by going to -http://p.p/ or, equivalently, http://config.privoxy.org/ -(Note that p.p is far easier to type but may not work in some -configurations. With the name change to Privoxy, -this is changed from the previous http://i.j.b/ or earlier 2.9.x versions). + With recent versions of Privoxy (version 2.9.x and + greater), you can get some information about + Privoxy and change some settings by going to + http://p.p/ or, equivalently, http://config.privoxy.org/ (Note + that p.p is far easier to type but may not work in some configurations. With + the name change to Privoxy, this is changed from + the previous http://i.j.b/ and earlier 2.9.x versions). -These pages are not forwarded to a server on the Internet -- instead they are handled by a special web server which is built in to -Privoxy. + These pages are not forwarded to a server on the + Internet - instead they are handled by a special web server which is built in to + Privoxy. -If you are not running Privoxy, then http://p.p/ will fail, and http://config.privoxy.org/ will -return a web page telling you you're not running -Privoxy. + If you are not running Privoxy, then http://p.p/ will fail, and http://config.privoxy.org/ will + return a web page telling you you're not running + Privoxy. -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). + 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 &p-version;). @@ -972,34 +1005,43 @@ FIXME: commented out until we have data. HB 03/18/02. -How do I chain <application>Privoxy</application> with other proxies -(e.g. squid)? - - Fillme. - - --> 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, not by this name. The format of the blocklists has changed + significantly in versions 2.9.x and later. This functionality + is done by the actions file now. See next question ... How can I submit new ads? - As of now, please discontinue to submit new ad blocking infos. Once we - have released the new version, there will again be a form on the website, - which you can use to contribute new ads. + Beginning with Privoxy v2.9.14, missed ads and + banners and other actions file problems, can be submitted by accessing + actions file feedback system + from http://p.p/ + + + + This process does not work with earlier versions of Privoxy + or Junkbuster. + + + + There will soon be regularly updated actions files posted. These + will be announced on the + ijbswa-announce + list. + How can I hide my IP address? You cannot hide your IP address with Privoxy or any other software, since -the server needs to know your IP address to send the answer to you. +the server needs to know your IP address to send the answers back to you. Fortunately there are many publicly usable anonymous proxies out there, which @@ -1038,8 +1080,8 @@ 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 @@ -1093,7 +1135,6 @@ 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. - @@ -1205,12 +1246,9 @@ 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; + - - + Contacting the developers, Bug Reporting and Feature Requests + + &contacting; + + + + + Copyright and History + +Copyright + + ©right; + + -This is referenced in the doc header already. HB 03/25/02 +History + + &history; + + -Contact the developers -Please see the user manual for information on how to contact the developers. - + + + + + + + + -