X-Git-Url: http://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fwebserver%2Ffaq%2Fgeneral.html;h=b45a94903eb9b2ccb73b6ef4c81083368bb535dc;hp=296c6f07fa541803a6e41120f52c983567354323;hb=51dd3416173631d3cdbd51bd35d8cf6a349e13c2;hpb=765008e5d1851f7e9fadf9e077516422a86f0936 diff --git a/doc/webserver/faq/general.html b/doc/webserver/faq/general.html index 296c6f07..b45a9490 100644 --- a/doc/webserver/faq/general.html +++ b/doc/webserver/faq/general.html @@ -219,7 +219,8 @@ CLASS="APPLICATION" it is in a perfect position to filter outbound personal information that your browser is leaking, as well as inbound junk. It uses a variety of techniques to do this, all of which are under your complete control via the various configuration - files and options. + files and options. Being a proxy also makes it easier to share + configurations among multiple browsers and/or users.

1.4. Does Privoxy do anything more than ad blocking?

+ Yes, ad blocking is but one possible use. There are many, many ways Privoxy + can be used to sanitize and customize web browsing.

1.4. What is this new version of +>1.5. What is this new version of "Junkbuster"

1.5. Why 1.6. Why "Privoxy"? Why change the name from Junkbuster at all?

Though outdated, Junkbusters Corporation-derived software under the same name led to confusion.

There are also potential legal complications from the continued use of the +> There are also potential legal complications from our use of the Junkbuster1.6. How does Privoxy differ +>1.7. How does Privoxy differ from the old Junkbuster?

  • Web page content filtering (removes banners based on size, +> Web page filtering (text replacements, removes banners based on size, invisible "web-bugs", JavaScript and HTML annoyances, pop-up windows, etc.) +>, JavaScript and HTML annoyances, + pop-up windows, header manipulation, etc.)

  • 1.7. How does Privoxy know what is +>1.8. How does Privoxy know what is an ad, and what is not?

    1.8. Can Privoxy make mistakes? +>1.9. Can Privoxy make mistakes? This does not sound very scientific.

    Actually, it's a black art ;-) And yes, it is always possible to have a broad @@ -645,9 +663,9 @@ CLASS="SECT2" >

    1.9. Will I have to configure Privoxy +>1.10. Will I have to configure Privoxy before I can use it?

    No, not really. The default installation should give you a good starting @@ -657,9 +675,20 @@ CLASS="emphasis" CLASS="EMPHASIS" >most unwanted content.

    ads and unwanted content. Many of + the more advanced features are off by default, and would require you to + activate them.

    You do have to set up your browser to use + Privoxy (see the Installation section below).

    But you will certainly run into situations where there are false positives, +> And you will certainly run into situations where there are false positives, or ads not being blocked that you may not want to see. In these cases, you would certainly benefit by customizing Privoxy lies!

    • 1.11. Can Privoxy run as a server on a network?

    You will have to tell your browser about + Yes, Privoxy - (see the Installation section below).

    runs as a server already, and can easily be configured to + "serve" more than one client. See How can I set up Privoxy to act as a proxy for my LAN below.

    1.10. My browser does the same things as -Privoxy. Why should I use -Privoxy at all?1.12. My browser does the same things as +Privoxy. Why should I use Privoxy at all?

    Modern browsers do indeed have

    In addition, a proxy is good choice if you use multiple browsers, or - have a LAN with multiple computers. This way all the configuration - is in one place, and you don't have to maintain a similar configuration - for possibly many browsers. + have a LAN with multiple computers since Privoxy can run as a server + application. This way all the configuration is in one place, and you don't + have to maintain a similar configuration for possibly many browsers or + users.

    1.11. Why should I trust Privoxy?1.13. Why should I trust Privoxy?

    The most important reason is because you have access to 1.12. Is there is a license or fee? What about a +>1.14. Is there is a license or fee? What about a warranty? Registration?

    1.13. Can Privoxy remove spyware? Adware? Viruses?1.15. Can Privoxy remove spyware? Adware? Viruses?

    No. Privoxy can help prevent contact from sites - that use such tactics with approriate configuration rules, and thus could - conceivably prevent contamination from such sites.

    can help prevent contact from sites that use such + tactics with appropriate configuration rules, and thus could conceivably + prevent contamination from such sites.

    1.14. Can I use Privoxy with other ad-blocking software?1.16. Can I use Privoxy with other ad-blocking software?

    1.15. I would like to help you, what can I do?1.17. I would like to help you, what can I do?

    1.15.1. Would you like to participate?

    1.17.1. Would you like to participate?

    Well, we Developer's Manual, at least the pertinent sections.

    Once we have added you to the team, you'll have access to the CVS repository, and - together we'll find a suitable task for you.

    1.15.2. Contribute!1.17.2. Contribute!

    We, of course, welcome donations and could use money for domain registering, buying software to test 1.15.3. Software1.17.3. Software

    If you are a vendor of a web-related software like a browser, web server or proxy, and would like us to ensure that