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*
- * File : $Source: /cvsroot/ijbswa/current/README,v $
+ * File : $Source: /cvsroot/ijbswa/current/doc/source/readme.sgml,v $
*
* Purpose : README file to give a short intro.
*
- * Copyright : Written by and Copyright (C) 2001 the SourceForge
- * Privoxy team. http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net
+ * Copyright : Written by and Copyright (C) 2001,2002 the SourceForge
+ * Privoxy team. http://www.privoxy.org/
*
* Based on the Internet Junkbuster originally written
* by and Copyright (C) 1997 Anonymous Coders and
*
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-This README is included with the development version of Privoxy,
-which will eventually become Privoxy v3.0 (and soon we hope!). See
-http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net.
+This README is included with the development version of Privoxy 3.1.1, which
+will someday become Privoxy v3.2. See http://www.privoxy.org/ for more
+information. The current code level is technically alpha, but is not yet
+significantly different from the 3.0.0 stable branch at this time..
-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. Internet
-Privoxy has application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+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. Several other developers are now contributing.
+Privoxy is based on Internet Junkbuster (tm).
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+1. IMPORTANT CHANGES
+
+REALLY BIG NEWS! August 2002: The long-awaited, oft-delayed stable version of
+Privoxy 3.0 is finally released! This is way behind schedule, but better late
+than never. The developers all hope the wait was worth it.
+
+NEWS! As of 03/24/02, the name of this project has been changed from ijbswa/
+Junkbuster to Privoxy. This is reflected in many of the included files.
+
+WARNING! If upgrading from earlier versions of this project via RPM packages,
+the new package will delete any previously installed 'Junkbuster' packages.
+
+IMPORTANT! READ! Configuration Change as of 17 Mar 2002: The default listening
+port is now 8118 due to conflicts with port 8000 assignment. You will need to
+change your browser if upgrading!!! And maybe firewall, etc.
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+2. INSTALL
+
+To build Privoxy from source, autoconf, GNU make (gmake), and, of course, a C
+compiler like gcc are required.
+
+When building from a source tarball (either release version or nightly CVS
+tarball), first unpack the source:
+
+ tar xzvf privoxy-3.1.1-beta-src* [.tgz or .tar.gz]
+ cd privoxy-3.1.1-beta
+
+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.
+
+Then, in either case, to build from unpacked tarball or CVS source:
+
+ autoheader
+ autoconf
+ ./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)
+
++-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+| Warning |
+|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+|The "make install" target is temporary quite broken! It is recommended to use|
+|a binary package, or do a source build, and manually install the components. |
+|Sorry. |
++-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+3. RUN
+
+privoxy [--help] [--version] [--no-daemon] [--pidfile PIDFILE] [--user USER
+[.GROUP]] [config_file]
+
+See the man page or User Manual for an explanation of each option, and other
+configuration and usage issues.
+
+If no config_file is specified on the command line, Privoxy will look for a
+file named 'config' in the current directory (except Win32 which will look for
+'config.txt'). If no config_file is found, Privoxy will fail to start.
+
+Or for Red Hat based distributions: /etc/rc.d/init.d/privoxy start
+
+Or for SuSE: /etc/rc.d/privoxy start
+
+Or Debian: /etc/init.d/privoxy start
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+4. CONFIGURATION
+See: 'config', 'default.action', 'user.action', and 'default.filter'.
+'user.action' is for personal and local configuration preferences. 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 an explanation of all configuration
+options, and examples: http://www.privoxy.org/user-manual/.
- IMPORTANT CHANGE
------------------
+Be sure to set your browser(s) for HTTP/HTTPS Proxy at <IP>:<Port>, or whatever
+you specify in the config file under 'listen-address'. DEFAULT is localhost:
+8118. Note that Privoxy ONLY proxies HTTP (and HTTPS) traffic. Do not try it
+with FTP or other protocols for the simple reason it does not work.
-IMPORTANT! READ! Configuration Change as of 03/04/02: The default
-listening port is now 8118 due to conflicts with port 8000 assignment.
-You will need to change your browser if upgrading!!! And maybe
-firewall, etc.
+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.
- INSTALL
---------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-For tarball, first unpack:
+5. DOCUMENTATION
- tar xzvf ijb-2.9.11-beta-src.tar.gz
- cd ijb-2.9.11-beta
+There should be documentation in the 'doc' subdirectory, but it is not
+completed at this point. In particular, see the User Manual there, the FAQ, and
+those interested in Privoxy development, should look at developer-manual.
- autoheader [suggested for CVS source]
- autoconf [suggested for CVS source]
- ./configure (--help to see options)
- gmake (the make from gnu)
- su
- make -n install (to see where all the files will go)
- make install (to really install)
+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 toplevel source directory.
-Redhat and SuSE src and binary RPMs can be built with 'make
-redhat-dist' or 'make suse-dist' (run ./configure first) from unpacked
-sources. BSD will (probably?) require gmake (from http://gnu.org). See
-the user-manual for OS/2 build instructions.
+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,
+or can't find it.
-Privoxy is also available via anonymous CVS:
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- cvs -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/ijbswa login
- cvs -z3 -d:pserver:anonymous@cvs.ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/cvsroot/ijbswa co current
+6. CONTACTING THE DEVELOPERS, BUG REPORTING AND FEATURE REQUESTS
-This will create a directory named 'current'. Then, 'cd current', and
-then build as above.
+We value your feedback. In fact, we rely on it to improve Privoxy and its
+configuration. However, please note the following hints, so we can provide you
+with the best support:
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- RUN
-----
+6.1. Get Support
-privoxy [--help] [--version] [--no-daemon] [--pidfile PIDFILE]
- [--user USER] [config_file]
+For casual users, our support forum at SourceForge is probably best suited:
+http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=211118
-Or for RedHat: /etc/rc.d/init.d/privoxy start
-Or for SuSE: /etc/rc.d/privoxy start
+All users are of course welcome to discuss their issues on the users mailing
+list, where the developers also hang around.
-See the man page or user-manual for a brief explanation of each.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+6.2. Report Bugs
- CONFIGURATION
---------------
+Please report all bugs only through our bug tracker: http://sourceforge.net/
+tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=111118.
-See: 'config', 'ijb.action', and 're_filterfile'. These are all well
-commented. 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
-v2.0.x. The user-manual has a run down of configuration options, and
-examples: http://ijbswa.sourceforge.net/user-manual/.
+Before doing so, please make sure that the bug has not already been submitted
+and observe the additional hints at the top of the submit form.
-Be sure to set your browser(s) for HTTP/HTTPS Proxy at <IP>:<Port>, or
-whatever you specify in the config file under 'listen-address'.
-DEFAULT is localhost:8118.
+Please try to verify that it is a Privoxy bug, and not a browser or site bug
+first. If unsure, try toggling off Privoxy, and see if the problem persists.
+The appendix of the user manual also has helpful information on action
+debugging. If you are using your own custom configuration, please try the stock
+configs to see if the problem is configuration related.
-The default.action file can be configured via the web interface accessed
-via http://p.p/, as well other options.
+If not using the latest version, chances are that the bug has been found and
+fixed in the meantime. We would appreciate if you could take the time to
+upgrade to the latest version (or even the latest CVS snapshot) and verify your
+bug, but this is not required for reporting.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- DOCUMENTATION
---------------
+6.3. Request New Features
-There is a growing amount of documentation in the 'doc' subdirectory,
-but it is not finished at this point. In particular, see the
-user-manual there, and developers should look at developer-manual.
+You are welcome to submit ideas on new features or other proposals for
+improvement through our feature request tracker at http://sourceforge.net/
+tracker/?atid=361118&group_id=11118.
-The best source of information on the current development version, may
-still be either comments in the source code, or the included
-configuration files, which are all well commented. These are 'config',
-'ijb.action', and 're_filterfile' in the toplevel source directory.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Some legacy documentation may also be included only to give an idea of
-what Privoxy can do under doc/obsolete/*. Much has changed since
-these docs were written, so beware.
+6.4. Report Ads or Other Actions-Related Problems
-Included documentation may vary according to platform and packager.
+Please send feedback on ads that slipped through, innocent images that were
+blocked, and any other problems relating to the default.action file through our
+actions feedback mechanism located at http://www.privoxy.org/actions/. On this
+page, you will also find a bookmark which will take you back there from any
+troubled site and even pre-fill the form!
+New, improved default.action files will occasionally be made available based on
+your feedback. These will be announced on the ijbswa-announce list and
+available from our the files section of our project page.
- CONTACTING THE DEVELOPERS, BUG REPORTING AND FEATURE REQUESTS
------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-We value your feedback. However, to provide you with the best support,
-please note:
-
- * Use the support forum to get help:
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=11118&atid=211118
- * Submit bugs only thru our 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.
- * Submit feature requests only thru our feature request forum:
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?atid=361118&group_id=11118&func=browse
-
-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 join the appropriate mailing list here:
-http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=11118. Archives are available
-here too.
+6.5. Other
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
-ijbswa-developers@lists.sourceforge.net
+For any other issues, feel free to use the mailing lists. Technically
+interested users and people who wish to contribute to the project are also
+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.
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