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73 >3. Note to Upgraders</A
76 > There are very significant changes from earlier
80 > versions to the current
84 >. The number, names, syntax, and
85 purposes of configuration files have substantially changed.
88 >Junkbuster 2.0.x</SPAN
90 files will not migrate, <SPAN
92 >Junkbuster 2.9.x</SPAN
97 > configurations will need to be
98 ported. The functionalities of the old <TT
109 are now combined into the <A
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120 >, is the main actions file. Local
121 exceptions should best be put into <TT
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136 >) is new as of <SPAN
140 >, and provides some of the new sophistication (explained
144 > is much the same as before.</P
146 > If upgrading from a 2.0.x version, you will have to use the new config
147 files, and possibly adapt any personal rules from your older files.
148 When porting personal rules over from the old <TT
152 to the new actions files, please note that even the pattern syntax has
153 changed. If upgrading from 2.9.x development versions, it is still
154 recommended to use the new configuration files.</P
156 > A quick list of things to be aware of before upgrading: </P
163 > The default listening port is now 8118 due to a conflict with another
170 Some installers may remove earlier versions completely. Save any
171 important configuration files!
179 > is controllable with a web browser
180 at the special URL: <A
181 HREF="http://config.privoxy.org/"
183 >http://config.privoxy.org/</A
190 aspects of configuration can be done here, including temporarily disabling
199 > The primary configuration files for cookie management, ad and banner
200 blocking, and many other aspects of <SPAN
204 configuration are the <A
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208 >. It is strongly recommended to become familiar with the new
209 actions concept below, before modifying these files. Locally defined rules
219 Some installers may not automatically start
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