From a001be0359770e11b116df445bcdcd353b91d288 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hal9 Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:59:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Added NT/W2K service/icon situation. --- doc/source/faq.sgml | 103 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 77 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/source/faq.sgml b/doc/source/faq.sgml index e2a89c31..cacbf46d 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 1.41 2002/04/04 06:48:37 hal9 Exp $ + $Id: faq.sgml,v 1.42 2002/04/04 18:46:47 swa Exp $ Written by and Copyright (C) 2001 the SourceForge Privoxy team. http://www.privoxy.org/ @@ -46,6 +46,14 @@ + + ======================================================================== + NOTE: Please read developer-manual/documentation.html before touching + anything in this, or other Privoxy documentation. You have been warned! + Failure to abide by this rule will result in the revocation of your license + to live a peaceful existence! + ======================================================================== + --> @@ -53,7 +61,7 @@ Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions -$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.41 2002/04/04 06:48:37 hal9 Exp $ +$Id: faq.sgml,v 1.42 2002/04/04 18:46:47 swa Exp $ @@ -75,13 +83,13 @@ ]]> This FAQ gives users and developers alike answers to frequently asked - questions about Privoxy. + questions about Privoxy + . - + &p-intro; + You can find the latest version of the document at The developers also believed that there are so many changes from the original code, that it was time to make a clean break from the past and make - a name in their own right, especially now with the pending release of - version 3.0. + a name in their own right. @@ -167,10 +175,11 @@ from the old Junkbuster? The configuration has changed significantly as well. This is something that - users will notice right off the bat. The blocklist file does - not exist any more. This is replaced by actions files, such - as default.actions. This is where most of the per site - configuration is now. + users will notice right off the bat if you are upgrading from + Junkbuster 2.0.x. The blocklist + file does not exist any more. This is replaced by actions + files, such as default.actions. This is where most of + the per site configuration is now. @@ -362,8 +371,7 @@ Include supported.sgml here: See the user-manual for - platform specific installation instructions. [FIXME: This is meant for after - the name change for 3.0!] + platform specific installation instructions. Note: Some installers may automatically uninstall @@ -870,6 +878,25 @@ see is a bright red square. + +Can <application>Privoxy</application> run as a service +on Win2K/NT? + + Yes, it can run as a system service using srvany.exe. + The only catch is that this will effectively disable the + Privoxy icon in the taskbar. You can have + one or the other, but not both at this time :( + + + There is a pending feature request for this functionality. See + thread: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=361118&aid=485617&group_id=11118, + for details, and a sample configuration. + + + + + How can I make <application>Privoxy</application> work with other proxies like <application>Squid</application>? @@ -964,7 +991,7 @@ return a web page telling you you're not running If you have version 2.0.2, then the equivalent is http://example.com/show-proxy-args (but you get far less information, and you -should really consider upgrading to 2.9.x). +should really consider upgrading to &p-version;). @@ -987,9 +1014,10 @@ FIXME: commented out until we have data. HB 03/18/02. Do you still maintain the blocklists? - No. The format of the blocklists has changed significantly in the versions - 2.9.x. Once we have released the new stable version, v3.0, there will - again be blocklists that you can update automatically. + No. The format of the blocklists has changed significantly in versions + 2.9.x and later. @@ -1043,8 +1071,8 @@ more through Google. Privoxy can remove various information about you, and allows you more freedom to decide which sites - you can trust. But it's still possible that web sites can find out who you - are. Here's one way this can happen. + you can trust, and what details you want to reveal. But it's still possible + that web sites can find out who you are. Here's one way this can happen. A few browsers disclose the user's email address in certain situations, such @@ -1098,7 +1126,6 @@ being altered? If you have problems with a site, you will have to adjust your configuration accordingly. Cookies are probably the most likely adjustment that may be required, but by no means the only one. - @@ -1207,6 +1234,22 @@ secure is it? Do I need to take any special precautions? + +Where can I find more information about <application>Privoxy</application> +and related issues? + + &seealso; + + + + + @@ -1353,13 +1396,18 @@ FIXME: Commented out until we have something to put here. HB 03/18/02. - - See also + + - &seealso; + - - +