From 104c4fa8a9acb4e4faa8139a57e6546e8ce6b58f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hal9 Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 05:06:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add brief Q/A on transparent proxies. --- doc/source/faq.sgml | 49 +++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- doc/text/faq.txt | 65 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 2 files changed, 75 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/source/faq.sgml b/doc/source/faq.sgml index 066ca322..4bf566ab 100644 --- a/doc/source/faq.sgml +++ b/doc/source/faq.sgml @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This file belongs into ijbswa.sourceforge.net:/home/groups/i/ij/ijbswa/htdocs/ - $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.52 2002/04/29 03:08:43 hal9 Exp $ + $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.53 2002/05/03 01:34:52 hal9 Exp $ Written by and Copyright (C) 2001 the SourceForge Privoxy team. http://www.privoxy.org/ @@ -53,6 +53,16 @@ to live a peaceful existence! ======================================================================== + + ******************************************************************** + READ!!! + + Document NOTE: To force the Table of Contents onto its own page, + there is an empty sect1 at the top of the document. This skews + the numbering of other sect1's, which need to be hand labeled to + ensure proper rendering. + ********************************************************************* + --> @@ -60,7 +70,7 @@ Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions -$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.52 2002/04/29 03:08:43 hal9 Exp $ +$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.53 2002/05/03 01:34:52 hal9 Exp $ @@ -86,16 +96,6 @@ . - - - Test of text doc only. - - - -]]> - &p-intro; @@ -954,13 +954,34 @@ proxies like Squid? This can be done. See the user manual, which describes how to do this. + + + + +Can <application>Privoxy</application> run as a <quote>transparent +</quote> proxy? + + No, Privoxy currently does not have this ability, + though it is planned for a future release. Transparent proxies require + special handling of the request headers beyond what + Privoxy is now capable of. + + + Chaining Privoxy with another proxy that has + this ability should work though. + See the user + manual, which describes this, and also http://www.transproxy.nlc.net.au/. + + + Miscellaneous @@ -986,7 +1007,6 @@ has to add extra time to browsing. - I noticed considerable delays in page requests compared to the old Junkbuster. What's wrong? @@ -1462,6 +1482,9 @@ FIXME: Commented out until we have something to put here. HB 03/18/02. Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307, USA. $Log: faq.sgml,v $ +Revision 1.53 2002/05/03 01:34:52 hal9 +Fix section numbering for new sections (due to TOC kludge). + Revision 1.52 2002/04/29 03:08:43 hal9 -Added new Q/A on new actions file set up (pointer to u-m) -Fixed a few broken links and converted old actions as a result of diff --git a/doc/text/faq.txt b/doc/text/faq.txt index 27cb184e..2661cccc 100644 --- a/doc/text/faq.txt +++ b/doc/text/faq.txt @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions By: Privoxy Developers -$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.52 2002/04/29 03:08:43 hal9 Exp $ +$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.53 2002/05/03 01:34:52 hal9 Exp $ This FAQ gives users and developers alike answers to frequently asked questions about Privoxy . @@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ Table of Contents 3.12. I cannot see all of the "Blocked" page banner. Help. 3.13. Can Privoxy run as a service on Win2K/NT? 3.14. How can I make Privoxy work with other proxies like Squid? + 3.15. Can Privoxy run as a "transparent" proxy? 4. Miscellaneous @@ -102,18 +103,18 @@ Table of Contents How? 5.3. One of my favorite sites does not work with Privoxy. What can I do? -7. Contacting the developers, Bug Reporting and Feature Requests +6. Contacting the developers, Bug Reporting and Feature Requests - 7.1. Get Support - 7.2. Report bugs - 7.3. Request new features - 7.4. Report ads or other filter problems - 7.5. Other + 6.1. Get Support + 6.2. Report bugs + 6.3. Request new features + 6.4. Report ads or other filter problems + 6.5. Other -8. Copyright and History +7. Copyright and History - 8.1. Copyright - 8.2. History + 7.1. Copyright + 7.2. History ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @@ -121,12 +122,12 @@ Table of Contents 1.1. What is this new version of Privoxy? -The original Internet Junkbuster™ (tm) is a copyrighted product of -Junkbusters Corporation. Development of this effort stopped some time ago as of -version 2.0.2. Stefan Waldherr started the ijbswa project on Sourceforge to -rekindle development. Other developers subsequently joined with Stefan, and -have since added many new features, refinements and enhancements. The result of -this effort is Privoxy. +The original Internet JunkbusterTM (tm) is a copyrighted product of Junkbusters +Corporation. Development of this effort stopped some time ago as of version +2.0.2. Stefan Waldherr started the ijbswa project on Sourceforge to rekindle +development. Other developers subsequently joined with Stefan, and have since +added many new features, refinements and enhancements. The result of this +effort is Privoxy. Privoxy has evolved from the Junkbuster 2.0.2 code base, and has advanced significantly at this point. @@ -596,7 +597,19 @@ details, and a sample configuration. 3.14. How can I make Privoxy work with other proxies like Squid? -This can be done. See the user manual, which describes how to do this. +This can be done. See the user manual, which describes how to do this. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +3.15. Can Privoxy run as a "transparent" proxy? + +No, Privoxy currently does not have this ability, though it is planned for a +future release. Transparent proxies require special handling of the request +headers beyond what Privoxy is now capable of. + +Chaining Privoxy with another proxy that has this ability should work though. +See the user manual, which describes this, and also http:// +www.transproxy.nlc.net.au/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @@ -900,14 +913,14 @@ same thing by editing the appropriate "actions" file. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -7. Contacting the developers, Bug Reporting and Feature Requests +6. Contacting the developers, Bug Reporting and Feature Requests We value your feedback. However, to provide you with the best support, please note the following sections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -7.1. Get Support +6.1. Get Support To get support, use the Sourceforge Support Forum: @@ -915,7 +928,7 @@ To get support, use the Sourceforge Support Forum: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -7.2. Report bugs +6.2. Report bugs To submit bugs, use the Sourceforge Bug Forum: @@ -932,7 +945,7 @@ reproduce the bug. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -7.3. Request new features +6.3. Request new features To submit ideas on new features, use the Sourceforge feature request forum: @@ -940,7 +953,7 @@ To submit ideas on new features, use the Sourceforge feature request forum: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -7.4. Report ads or other filter problems +6.4. Report ads or other filter problems You can also send feedback on websites that Privoxy has problems with. Please bookmark the following link: "Privoxy - Submit Filter Feedback". Once you surf @@ -952,7 +965,7 @@ your feedback. These will be announced on the ijbswa-announce list. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -7.5. Other +6.5. Other For any other issues, feel free to use the mailing lists: @@ -964,9 +977,9 @@ too. See the page on Sourceforge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -8. Copyright and History +7. Copyright and History -8.1. Copyright +7.1. Copyright Privoxy is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software @@ -985,7 +998,7 @@ Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -8.2. History +7.2. History Privoxy is evolved, and derived from, the Internet Junkbuster, with many improvments and enhancements over the original. -- 2.39.2