Privoxy Configuration

▪ Documentation @@ -246,6 +243,19 @@ CLASS="APPLICATION" >Privoxy with one click from your browser.

Note that several of the features described above are disabled by default + in Privoxy 3.0.7 beta and later. + Check the + configuration file to learn why + and in which cases it's safe to enable them again.

6.2. Configuration Files Overview6.2. Configuration Files Overview

For Unix, *BSD and Linux, all configuration files are located in Privoxy executable. The name - and number of configuration files has changed from previous versions, and is - subject to change as development progresses.

executable. The installed defaults provide a reasonable starting point, though some settings may be aggressive by some standards. For the time being, the @@ -332,7 +340,7 @@ CLASS="FILENAME" upgrades. standard.action is for +> is only for Privoxy's The syntax of all configuration files has remained the same throughout the - 3.x series. There have been enhancements, but no changes that would preclude - the use of any configuration file from one version to the next. The syntax of the configuration and filter files may change between different + Privoxy versions, unfortunately some enhancements cost backwards compatibility. +

All files use the # in front of an otherwise valid configuration line to prevent it from being interpreted is called "commenting - out" that line.

The actions files and filter files can use Perl style old listening address.

While under development, the configuration content is subject to change. - The below documentation may not be accurate by the time you read this. - Also, what constitutes a "default" setting, may change, so - please check all your configuration files on important issues.

6.1. Controlling Privoxy with Your Web Browser

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