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[privoxy.git] / README

diff --git a/README b/README
index 3916991..ae82000 100644 (file)
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
  * Purpose     :  README file to give a short intro.
  *
  * Copyright   :  Written by and Copyright (C) 2001-2011 the
- *                Privoxy team. http://www.privoxy.org/
+ *                Privoxy team. https://www.privoxy.org/
  *
  *                Based on the Internet Junkbuster originally written
  *                by and Copyright (C) 1997 Anonymous Coders and
@@ -32,9 +32,8 @@
  *
  *********************************************************************/
 
-This README is included with the development version of Privoxy 3.0.25. See
-http://www.privoxy.org/ for more information. The current code maturity level
-is "UNRELEASED", but seems stable to us :).
+This README is included with Privoxy 3.0.26. See https://www.privoxy.org/ for
+more information. The current code maturity level is "stable".
 
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@@ -51,9 +50,9 @@ Privoxy is an associated project of Software in the Public Interest (SPI).
 
 Helping hands and donations are welcome:
 
-  * http://www.privoxy.org/faq/general.html#PARTICIPATE
+  * https://www.privoxy.org/faq/general.html#PARTICIPATE
 
-  * http://www.privoxy.org/faq/general.html#DONATE
+  * https://www.privoxy.org/faq/general.html#DONATE
 
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@@ -94,7 +93,7 @@ in '*.action' files. 'user.action' should be used for any actions
 customizations. On Unix-like systems, these files are typically installed in /
 etc/privoxy. On Windows, then wherever the executable itself is installed.
 There are many significant changes and advances from earlier versions. The User
-Manual has an explanation of all configuration options, and examples: http://
+Manual has an explanation of all configuration options, and examples: https://
 www.privoxy.org/user-manual/.
 
 Be sure to set your browser(s) for HTTP/HTTPS Proxy at <IP>:<Port>, or whatever
@@ -105,25 +104,19 @@ try it with FTP or other protocols for the simple reason it does not work.
 The actions list can be configured via the web interface accessed via http://
 p.p/, as well other options.
 
-All configuration files are subject to unannounced changes during the
-development process.
-
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 5. DOCUMENTATION
 
-There should be documentation in the 'doc' subdirectory, but it may not be
-completed at this point. In particular, see the User Manual there, the FAQ, and
-those interested in Privoxy development, should look at developer-manual.
+There should be documentation in the 'doc' subdirectory. In particular, see the
+User Manual there, the FAQ, and those interested in Privoxy development, should
+look at developer-manual.
 
-The most up to date source of information on the current development version,
-may still be either comments in the source code, or the included configuration
-files. The source and configuration files are all well commented. The main
-configuration files are: 'config', 'default.action', and 'default.filter' in
-the top-level source directory.
+The source and configuration files are all well commented. The main
+configuration files are: 'config', 'default.action', and 'default.filter'.
 
 Included documentation may vary according to platform and packager. All
-documentation is posted on http://www.privoxy.org, in case you don't have it,
+documentation is posted on https://www.privoxy.org, in case you don't have it,
 or can't find it.
 
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@@ -279,7 +272,7 @@ and you won't see them.
 
 Please send feedback on ads that slipped through, innocent images that were
 blocked, sites that don't work properly, and other configuration related
-problem of default.action file, to http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=
+problem of default.action file, to https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=
 11118&atid=460288, the Actions File Tracker.
 
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@@ -312,8 +305,10 @@ feel free to use one of the mailing lists. To discuss issues that haven't been
 completely diagnosed yet, please use the Privoxy users list. Technically
 interested users and people who wish to contribute to the project are always
 welcome on the developers list. You can find an overview of all Privoxy-related
-mailing lists, including list archives, at: http://sourceforge.net/mail/?
-group_id=11118.
+mailing lists, including list archives, at: https://lists.privoxy.org/mailman/
+listinfo. The lists hosted on privoxy.org have been created in 2016, the
+previously-used lists hosted at SourceForge are deprecated but the archives may
+still be useful: https://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=11118.
 
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@@ -321,6 +316,5 @@ group_id=11118.
 
 The SourceForge support trackers may be used as well, but have various
 technical problems that are unlikely to be fixed anytime soon. If you don't get
-a timely response, please try the mailing list as well. While it's hosted at
-SourceForge as well, it usually works as expected.
+a timely response, please try the mailing list as well.