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This README is included with the development version of Privoxy 2.9.14, which
will eventually become Privoxy v3.0 (and soon we hope!). See http://
tastes. Privoxy has application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user
networks.
-Privoxy is based on the code of the Internet Junkbuster (tm). 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.
-
-Privoxy continues the Junkbuster tradition, but adds many refinements,
-enhancements and new features.
+Privoxy is based on Internet Junkbuster (tm).
IMPORTANT CHANGES
INSTALL
--------
-There are several ways to install Privoxy.
+To build Privoxy from source, autoheader, autoconf, GNU make (gmake), and, of
+course, a C compiler are required.
-To build Privoxy from source, autoconf and GNU make (gmake) are required.
-Source is available as gzipped tar archives. For this, first unpack the source:
+When building from a source tarball (either release version or nightly CVS
+tarball), first unpack the source:
tar xzvf privoxy-2.9.14-beta-src* [.tgz or .tar.gz]
cd privoxy-2.9.14-beta
-
-For retrieving the current CVS sources, you'll need the CVS package installed
-first. Note CVS source is development quality, and may not be stable, or well
+For retrieving the current CVS sources, you'll need CVS installed. Note that
+sources from CVS are development quality, and may not be stable, or well
tested. To download CVS source:
cvs -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/ijbswa login
cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/ijbswa co current
cd current
-
This will create a directory named current/, which will contain the source
tree.
autoheader
autoconf
- ./configure (--help to see options)
- make (the make from gnu, gmake for *BSD)
+ ./configure # (--help to see options)
+ make # (the make from gnu, gmake for *BSD)
su
- make -n install (to see where all the files will go)
- make install (to really install)
-
+ make -n install # (to see where all the files will go)
+ make install # (to really install)
+
+If you have gnu make, you can have the first four steps automatically done for
+you by just typing:
+
+ make
+
+in the freshly downloaded or unpacked source directory.
-Redhat and SuSE src and binary RPMs can be built with "make redhat-dist" or "
-make suse-dist" from unpacked sources. You will need to run "autoconf;
-autoheader; ./configure" beforehand. *BSD will require gmake (from http://
-www.gnu.org). See the user-manual for OS/2 build instructions.
+For more detailed instructions on how to build Redhat and SuSE RPMs, Windows
+self-extracting installers, building on platforms with special requirements
+etc, please consult the developer manual.
For binary RPM installation, and other platforms, see the user-manual as well.
CONFIGURATION
--------------
-See: 'config', 'default.action', and 'default.filter'. There are several
-actions files included. These are all well commented. Most of the magic is in '
-*.action', and there are several of these included with varying degrees of
-aggressiveness. On Unix-like systems, these files are installed in /etc/
-privoxy. On Windows, then wherever the executable itself is installed. There
+See: 'config', 'default.action', 'user.action', and 'default.filter'.
+'user.action' is for personal configuration. These are all well commented. Most
+of the magic is in '*.action' files. 'user.action' should be used for any
+actions customizations. On Unix-like systems, these files are installed in /etc
+/privoxy. On Windows, then wherever the executable itself is installed. There
are many significant changes and advances since Junkbuster v2.0.x. The
user-manual has a run down of configuration options, and examples: http://
www.privoxy.org/user-manual/.
you specify in the config file under 'listen-address'. DEFAULT is localhost:
8118.
-The default.action file can be configured via the web interface accessed via
-http://p.p/, as well other options.
+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.
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 toplevel source directory. There are several *.action files included, with
-varying levels of aggressiveness.
+the toplevel source directory.
Included documentation may vary according to platform and packager.
CONTACTING THE DEVELOPERS, BUG REPORTING AND FEATURE REQUESTS
--------------------------------------------------------------
-We value your feedback. However, to provide you with the best support, please
-note:
-
- * Use the Sourceforge Support Forum to get help:
-
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=211118
-
-
- * Submit bugs only through our Sourceforge Bug Forum:
-
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=111118.
-
-
- Make sure that the bug has not already been submitted. Please try to verify
- that it is a Privoxy bug, and not a browser or site bug first. If you are
- using your own custom configuration, please try the stock configs to see if
- the problem is a configuration related bug. And if not using the latest
- development snapshot, please try the latest one. Or even better, CVS
- sources. Please be sure to include the Privoxy/Junkbuster version,
- platform, browser, any pertinent log data, any other relevant details
- (please be specific) and, if possible, some way to reproduce the bug.
-
- * Submit feature requests only through our Sourceforge feature request forum:
-
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?atid=361118&group_id=11118&func=browse.
-
-
- * You can also send feedback on websites that Privoxy has problems with. Please bookmark
- the following link: "Privoxy - Submit Filter Feedback"
- . Once you surf to a page with problems, use the
- bookmark to send us feedback. We will look into the issue as soon as possible.
-
-
- * For any other issues, feel free to use the mailing lists:
-
- http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=11118.
-
-
- Anyone interested in actively participating in development and related
- discussions can also join the appropriate mailing list. Archives are
- available, too.
-
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