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74 >3. Note to Upgraders</A
77 > There are very significant changes from earlier
81 > versions to the current
85 >. The number, names, syntax, and
86 purposes of configuration files have substantially changed.
89 >Junkbuster 2.0.x</SPAN
91 files will not migrate, <SPAN
93 >Junkbuster 2.9.x</SPAN
98 > configurations will need to be
99 ported. The functionalities of the old <TT
110 are now combined into the <A
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121 >, is the main actions file. Local
122 exceptions should best be put into <TT
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137 >) is new as of <SPAN
141 >, and provides some of the new sophistication (explained
145 > is much the same as before.</P
147 > If upgrading from a 2.0.x version, you will have to use the new config
148 files, and possibly adapt any personal rules from your older files.
149 When porting personal rules over from the old <TT
153 to the new actions files, please note that even the pattern syntax has
154 changed. If upgrading from 2.9.x development versions, it is still
155 recommended to use the new configuration files.</P
157 > A quick list of things to be aware of before upgrading: </P
164 > The default listening port is now 8118 due to a conflict with another
171 Some installers may remove earlier versions completely. Save any
172 important configuration files!
180 > is controllable with a web browser
181 at the special URL: <A
182 HREF="http://config.privoxy.org/"
184 >http://config.privoxy.org/</A
191 aspects of configuration can be done here, including temporarily disabling
200 > The primary configuration files for cookie management, ad and banner
201 blocking, and many other aspects of <SPAN
205 configuration are the <A
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209 >. It is strongly recommended to become familiar with the new
210 actions concept below, before modifying these files. Locally defined rules
220 Some installers may not automatically start
224 > after installation.
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