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[webwml/staging] Update Debian page to include js sources.list selector
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 6bfcba96f0a969b23f2b2713873ed93d0277b47f Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 12:04:15 2015 +0100 Update Debian page to include js sources.list selector Implements ticket 3985 --- docs/en/debian.wml | 238 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 231 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/debian.wml b/docs/en/debian.wml index 425d7fd..a167cd1 100644 --- a/docs/en/debian.wml +++ b/docs/en/debian.wml @@ -3,6 +3,165 @@ # Translation-Priority: 3-low #include "head.wmi" TITLE="Tor Project: Debian/Ubuntu Instructions" CHARSET="UTF-8" + +<script> + +</script> + + + <div id="content" class="clearfix"> <div id="breadcrumbs"> <a href="<page index>">Home » </a> @@ -16,8 +175,8 @@ Debian sid, or Debian testing</a></h2> <br /> <p> -If you're using Debian, just run<br /> -<tt>apt-get install tor</tt> +If you're using Debian, just run +</blockquote><pre> apt-get install tor </pre></blockquote> as root. </p> @@ -61,7 +220,73 @@ Tor. First, you need to figure out the name of your distribution. A quick command to run is <tt>lsb_release -c</tt> or <tt>cat /etc/debian_version</tt>. If in doubt about your Debian version, check <a href="http://www.debian.org/releases/">the Debian website</a>. For Ubuntu, ask <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ubuntu_releases#Table_of_versions">Wikipedia</a>. +</p> + +<div id="selector" style="display: none;"> +<blockquote> +I'm running +<select id="distrib" onchange="update()"> +<option value="squeeze">Debian oldstable (Squeeze)</option> +<option value="wheezy" selected="selected">Debian stable (Wheezy)</option> +<option value="jessie">Debian testing (Jessie)</option> +<option value="sid">Debian sid</option> +<option value="lucid">Ubuntu Lucid Lynx</option> +<option value="precise">Ubuntu Precise Pangolin</option> +<option value="saucy">Ubuntu Saucy Salamander</option> +<option value="trusty">Ubuntu Trusty Tahr</option> +<option value="utopic">Ubuntu Utopic Unicorn</option> +</select> +and installing +<select id="package" onchange="update()"></select> +version +<select id="version" onchange="update()"></select> +</blockquote> + + +<div id="apt-source"> +<p>You need to add the following entry in <code>/etc/apt/sources.list</code> or a new file in <code>/etc/apt/sources.list.d/</code>:</p> + +<blockquote><pre id="sources">deb http://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org wheezy main +</pre></blockquote> +</div> +<div id="sig"> +<p>Then add the gpg key used to sign the packages by running the following commands at your command prompt:</p> +<blockquote><pre> +gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv 886DDD89 +gpg --export A3C4F0F979CAA22CDBA8F512EE8CBC9E886DDD89 | sudo apt-key add - +</pre></blockquote> +</div> + + +<div id="apt-get"> +<p>You can install it with the following commands:</p> +<blockquote><pre>$ apt-get update +<span id="regular-install">$ apt-get install <span id="apt-package">tor</span> deb.torproject.org-keyring</span> +<span id="source-install">$ apt-get install build-essential fakeroot devscripts +$ apt-get build-dep tor deb.torproject.org-keyring</span></pre></blockquote> + +<div id="source-install2"> +<p> +Then you can build Tor in ~/debian-packages: +</p> +<blockquote><pre> +$ mkdir ~/debian-packages; cd ~/debian-packages +$ apt-get source tor +$ cd tor-* +$ debuild -rfakeroot -uc -us +$ cd .. +</pre></blockquote> +<p>Now you can install the new package:</p> +<blockquote><pre> +$ sudo dpkg -i tor_*.deb +</pre></blockquote> +</div> +</div> +</div> + +<noscript> +<p> Then add this line to your <tt>/etc/apt/sources.list</tt> file:<br /> @@ -103,12 +328,15 @@ apt-get install tor </pre> </p> +</noscript> + <p> Now Tor is installed and running. Move on to <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-unix>#using">step two</a> of the "Tor on Linux/Unix" instructions. </p> +<noscript> <p style="font-size: small"> The DNS name <code>deb.torproject.org</code> is actually a set of independent servers in a DNS round robin configuration. If you for some reason cannot @@ -200,11 +428,7 @@ Now Tor is installed and running. Move on to <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-unix>#using">step two</a> of the "Tor on Linux/Unix" instructions. </p> - -<hr /> - -<p>If you have suggestions for improving this document, please <a -href="<page about/contact>">send them to us</a>. Thanks!</p> +</noscript>  </div>

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[webwml/master] Rewrite OS X document to refer to macports
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 9fcd16f2c32c4d69ba70935f8de956bcafd0e563 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 08:08:38 2015 +0100 Rewrite OS X document to refer to macports --- docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml | 70 ++++++++++++++++++----------------------------- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 43 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml index 9f280e1..6840b4b 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml @@ -19,58 +19,53 @@ are done. </h2> - <p>Even though the Tor Browser comes with a regular Tor, and you could use the graphical interface to configure Tor as a relay and bridge easily, it will only run as long as you keep the Tor Browser open. The following instructions will set up Tor without graphical interface or a browser. Many people prefer this over TBB when they host hidden services or relay traffic for other Tor users. - <hr> + <p>Even though the Tor Browser comes with a regular Tor, it will only run + as long as you keep the Tor Browser open. The following instructions will + set up Tor without graphical interface or a browser. Many people prefer + this over TBB when they host hidden services or relay traffic for other Tor + users. <hr> <a id="installing"></a> - <h2><a class="anchor" href="#installing">Step One: Install Homebrew</a></h2> + <h2><a class="anchor" href="#installing">Step One: Install Macports</a></h2> <br> <p> - The advanced Tor without any graphical user interface can be installed using <a href="http://brew.sh">the Homebrew package manager</a>. It is most suitable if you want to use Tor as a SOCKS proxy for applications other than web browsing, or run a Tor relay/bridge to help other Tor users. If you use the command-line Tor, you might be interested in <a href="<page projects/arm>">arm</a>, a command-line Tor monitor. + Macports is a package manager for Mac OS X which provides a Tor package, + along a lot of other stuff. Follow the instructions on <a + href="https://www.macports.org/install.php">its Website</a> to install. </p> - <p>If you don't have Homebrew installed, open a terminal window and run:</p> - - <pre>ruby -e "$(curl -fsSkL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"</pre> - <hr> <h2>Step Two: Install Tor</a></h2> <br> - <p>In a terminal window, run:</p> + <p>In a Terminal window, run:</p> - <pre>brew install tor</pre> + <pre>sudo port install tor</pre> - <p>You will find the Tor configuration file at <tt>/usr/local/etc/tor/torrc</tt>.</p> - - <hr> - <a id="verify"></a> - <h2><a class="anchor" href="#verify">Step Three: Verify your download</a></h2> - - <p>As with any application, you should make sure it came unmodified from the orginal source. Unfortunately, Homebrew does not come with integrated verification for downloads, and anyone could submit a modified Tor! Currently, we don't have good instructions on how to verify the Tor download on Mac OSX. If you think you do, please <a href="<page about/contact>">let us know</a>!</p> + <p>You will find a sample Tor configuration file at + <tt>/opt/local/etc/tor/torrc.sample</tt>. Remove the .sample extension to + make it effective.</p> <hr> <a id="using"></a> - <h2><a class="anchor" href="#using">Step Four: Configure your application to use Tor</a></h2> + <h2><a class="anchor" href="#using">Step Three: Configure your application to use Tor</a></h2> <p> - If you want to use Tor for anonymous web browsing, please use the <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser</a>. It comes with readily configured Tor and a browser patched for better anonymity. To use SOCKS directly (for instant messaging, Jabber, IRC, etc), - you can point your application directly at Tor (localhost - port 9050), but see <a href="<wikifaq>#SOCKSAndDNS">this FAQ - entry</a> for why this may be dangerous. For applications - that support neither SOCKS nor HTTP, take a look at <a - href="http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/">socat</a>.</p> + To use SOCKS directly (for instant messaging, Jabber, IRC, etc), you can + point your application directly at Tor (localhost port 9050), but see <a + href="<wikifaq>#SOCKSAndDNS">this FAQ entry</a> for why this may be + dangerous. For applications that support neither SOCKS nor HTTP, take a + look at <a href="http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/">socat</a>.</p> <p>For information on how to Torify other applications, check out the <a href="<wiki>doc/TorifyHOWTO">Torify HOWTO</a>. </p> - <p>If you have a personal firewall that limits your computer's - ability to connect to itself, be sure to allow connections from - your local applications to local port 9050. If your - firewall blocks outgoing connections, punch a hole so it can - connect to at least TCP ports 80 and 443, and then see <a - href="<wikifaq>#FirewalledClient">this FAQ entry</a>. + <p>If you have a personal firewall that limits your computer's ability to + connect to itself, be sure to allow connections from your local + applications to local port 9050. If your firewall blocks outgoing + connections, punch a hole so it can connect to at least TCP ports 80 and + 443, and then see <a href="<wikifaq>#FirewalledClient">this FAQ entry</a>. </p> <p>If it's still not working, look at <a @@ -100,21 +95,10 @@ values. If you just want to stop using Tor, you can end at this point.</p> - <p>If you want to completely remove Tor, and your account has Admin - Privileges, then proceed as follows:</p> - - <ol> - <li>Open Finder and click on Applications.</li> - <li>Drag /Applications/TorBrowser to the Trash.</li> - <li>Remove /Library/Torbutton from your system.</li> - </ol> + <p>If you want to completely remove Tor, type into a Terminal window:</p> - <p>Tor Browser is now completely removed from your system.</p> - - <hr> + <pre>sudo port uninstall tor</pre> - <p>If you have suggestions for improving this document, please <a - href="<page about/contact>">send them to us</a>. Thanks!</p> </div>  <div id = "sidecol">

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[webwml/master] Say Tor Browser Bundle in fewer places
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 73ba951c071fa112678e41bf66e9cfa06b4722bb Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 08:00:37 2015 +0100 Say Tor Browser Bundle in fewer places --- docs/en/pluggable-transports.wml | 2 +- docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/pluggable-transports.wml b/docs/en/pluggable-transports.wml index 5b079ed..45c07d9 100644 --- a/docs/en/pluggable-transports.wml +++ b/docs/en/pluggable-transports.wml @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ transport API</a>, to make it easier to build interoperable programs. <hr> <a id="download"></a> - <h2><a href="<page download/download-easy>">Download the Pluggable Transports Tor Browser Bundle</a></h2> + <h2><a href="<page download/download-easy>">Download the Pluggable Transports Tor Browser</a></h2> <p> As of Tor Browser 3.6-beta-1, pluggable transports are now included in the <a href="<page download/download-easy>">official diff --git a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml index 1ea21ff..a3990af 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml @@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ <h2>These are advanced installation instructions for running Tor in a command line. The recommended way to use Tor is to simply download the - <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser Bundle</a> and you + <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser</a> and you are done. </h2> - <p>Even though the Tor Browser Bundle comes with a regular Tor, and you could use the graphical interface to configure Tor as a relay and bridge easily, it will only run as long as you keep the Tor Browser open. The following instructions will set up Tor without graphical interface or a browser. Many people prefer this over TBB when they host hidden services or relay traffic for other Tor users. + <p>Even though the Tor Browser comes with a regular Tor, and you could use the graphical interface to configure Tor as a relay and bridge easily, it will only run as long as you keep the Tor Browser open. The following instructions will set up Tor without graphical interface or a browser. Many people prefer this over TBB when they host hidden services or relay traffic for other Tor users. <hr> <a id="installing"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#installing">Step One: Install Homebrew</a></h2> @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ <h2><a class="anchor" href="#using">Step Four: Configure your application to use Tor</a></h2> <p> - If you want to use Tor for anonymous web browsing, please use the <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser Bundle</a>. It comes with readily configured Tor and a browser patched for better anonymity. To use SOCKS directly (for instant messaging, Jabber, IRC, etc), + If you want to use Tor for anonymous web browsing, please use the <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser</a>. It comes with readily configured Tor and a browser patched for better anonymity. To use SOCKS directly (for instant messaging, Jabber, IRC, etc), you can point your application directly at Tor (localhost port 9050), but see <a href="<wikifaq>#SOCKSAndDNS">this FAQ entry</a> for why this may be dangerous. For applications

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[webwml/master] spaces
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 27c5c153fc5ff239554e5a420aa4f469dd0bfc36 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 08:01:00 2015 +0100 spaces --- docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml | 54 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml index a3990af..9f280e1 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml @@ -8,51 +8,51 @@ <a href="<page index>">Home » </a> <a href="<page docs/documentation>">Documentation » </a> <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-osx>">Mac OS X Client</a> - </div> + </div> <div id="maincol"> <h1>Running Tor on Mac OS X</h1> <br> - + <h2>These are advanced installation instructions for running Tor in a command line. The recommended way to use Tor is to simply download the <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser</a> and you are done. </h2> - - <p>Even though the Tor Browser comes with a regular Tor, and you could use the graphical interface to configure Tor as a relay and bridge easily, it will only run as long as you keep the Tor Browser open. The following instructions will set up Tor without graphical interface or a browser. Many people prefer this over TBB when they host hidden services or relay traffic for other Tor users. + + <p>Even though the Tor Browser comes with a regular Tor, and you could use the graphical interface to configure Tor as a relay and bridge easily, it will only run as long as you keep the Tor Browser open. The following instructions will set up Tor without graphical interface or a browser. Many people prefer this over TBB when they host hidden services or relay traffic for other Tor users. <hr> <a id="installing"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#installing">Step One: Install Homebrew</a></h2> <br> - + <p> The advanced Tor without any graphical user interface can be installed using <a href="http://brew.sh">the Homebrew package manager</a>. It is most suitable if you want to use Tor as a SOCKS proxy for applications other than web browsing, or run a Tor relay/bridge to help other Tor users. If you use the command-line Tor, you might be interested in <a href="<page projects/arm>">arm</a>, a command-line Tor monitor. </p> - + <p>If you don't have Homebrew installed, open a terminal window and run:</p> - + <pre>ruby -e "$(curl -fsSkL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"</pre> - + <hr> <h2>Step Two: Install Tor</a></h2> <br> - + <p>In a terminal window, run:</p> <pre>brew install tor</pre> - + <p>You will find the Tor configuration file at <tt>/usr/local/etc/tor/torrc</tt>.</p> - + <hr> <a id="verify"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#verify">Step Three: Verify your download</a></h2> - + <p>As with any application, you should make sure it came unmodified from the orginal source. Unfortunately, Homebrew does not come with integrated verification for downloads, and anyone could submit a modified Tor! Currently, we don't have good instructions on how to verify the Tor download on Mac OSX. If you think you do, please <a href="<page about/contact>">let us know</a>!</p> <hr> - <a id="using"></a> + <a id="using"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#using">Step Four: Configure your application to use Tor</a></h2> - + <p> If you want to use Tor for anonymous web browsing, please use the <a href="<page projects/torbrowser>">Tor Browser</a>. It comes with readily configured Tor and a browser patched for better anonymity. To use SOCKS directly (for instant messaging, Jabber, IRC, etc), you can point your application directly at Tor (localhost @@ -60,11 +60,11 @@ entry</a> for why this may be dangerous. For applications that support neither SOCKS nor HTTP, take a look at <a href="http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/">socat</a>.</p> - + <p>For information on how to Torify other applications, check out the <a href="<wiki>doc/TorifyHOWTO">Torify HOWTO</a>. </p> - + <p>If you have a personal firewall that limits your computer's ability to connect to itself, be sure to allow connections from your local applications to local port 9050. If your @@ -72,25 +72,25 @@ connect to at least TCP ports 80 and 443, and then see <a href="<wikifaq>#FirewalledClient">this FAQ entry</a>. </p> - + <p>If it's still not working, look at <a href="<page docs/faq>#DoesntWork">this FAQ entry</a> for hints.</p> - + <p> Once it's working, learn more about <a href="<page download/download>#Warning">what Tor does and does not offer</a>. </p> - + <hr> <a id="server"></a> <a id="relay"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#relay">Configure Tor as a relay</a></h2> <br> - + <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. If you want to help <strong>make the Tor network faster</strong>, please consider <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">running a relay</a>.</p> - + <hr> <a id="uninstall"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#uninstall">How To Uninstall Tor</a></h2> @@ -99,20 +99,20 @@ <p>Change your application proxy settings back to their original values. If you just want to stop using Tor, you can end at this point.</p> - + <p>If you want to completely remove Tor, and your account has Admin Privileges, then proceed as follows:</p> - + <ol> <li>Open Finder and click on Applications.</li> <li>Drag /Applications/TorBrowser to the Trash.</li> <li>Remove /Library/Torbutton from your system.</li> </ol> - + <p>Tor Browser is now completely removed from your system.</p> - + <hr> - + <p>If you have suggestions for improving this document, please <a href="<page about/contact>">send them to us</a>. Thanks!</p> </div> @@ -124,4 +124,4 @@  </div>  -#include <foot.wmi> +#include <foot.wmi>

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[webwml/master] Link to blog post to document https hs issues
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 283c148b0e30567228d96c72a689088a45b221c6 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 06:46:56 2015 +0100 Link to blog post to document https hs issues --- docs/en/tor-hidden-service.wml | 18 +++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/tor-hidden-service.wml b/docs/en/tor-hidden-service.wml index c817d78..3c7664f 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-hidden-service.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-hidden-service.wml @@ -216,16 +216,20 @@ Apache, and learn something about your operating system.</li> <li>If your computer isn't online all the time, your hidden service won't be either. This leaks information to an observant adversary.</li> - <li>It is generally a better idea to host hidden services on a Tor client + <li>It is generally a better idea to host hidden services on a Tor client rather than a Tor relay, since relay uptime and other properties are publicly visible.</li> -  + <li>The longer a hidden is online, the higher the risk that its + location is discovered. The most prominent attacks are building a + profile of the hidden service's availability and matching induced + traffic patterns.</li> </ul> - <hr> - - <p>If you have suggestions for improving this document, please <a - href="<page about/contact>">send them to us</a>. Thanks!</p> + <p>Another common issue is whether to use HTTPS on your relay or + not. Have a look at this <a + href="https://blog.torproject.org/blog/facebook-hidden-services-and-https-certs">post</a> + on the Tor Blog to learn more about these issues. + </p> </div>  <div id = "sidecol"> @@ -235,4 +239,4 @@  </div>  -#include <foot.wmi> +#include <foot.wmi>

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[webwml/master] yuck trailing spaces
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 1e42e693794fc79bf4c51483338447f69ea5c4e1 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 06:06:15 2015 +0100 yuck trailing spaces --- docs/en/hidden-services.wml | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/hidden-services.wml b/docs/en/hidden-services.wml index f7fceff..1b4125b 100644 --- a/docs/en/hidden-services.wml +++ b/docs/en/hidden-services.wml @@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ <a href="<page docs/documentation>">Documentation » </a> <a href="<page docs/hidden-services>">Hidden Services</a> </div> - <div id="maincol"> + <div id="maincol"> <h2>Tor: Hidden Service Protocol</h2> <hr> - + <p> Tor makes it possible for users to hide their locations while offering various kinds of services, such as web publishing or an instant @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ href="<page docs/tor-hidden-service>">configuring hidden services</a> page. </p> - + <p> A hidden service needs to advertise its existence in the Tor network before clients will be able to contact it. Therefore, the service randomly picks @@ -36,11 +36,11 @@ service's identity (public key), we don't want them to learn about the hidden server's location (IP address). </p> - + <img alt="Tor hidden service step one" src="$(IMGROOT)/THS-1.png"> # maybe add a speech bubble containing "PK" to Bob, because that's what # Bob tells to his introduction points - + <p> Step two: the hidden service assembles a <em>hidden service descriptor</em>, containing its public key and a summary of each @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ name derived from the service's public key. After this step, the hidden service is set up. </p> - + <p> Although it might seem impractical to use an automatically-generated service name, it serves an important goal: Everyone – including @@ -62,12 +62,12 @@ href="http://www.skyhunter.com/marcs/petnames/IntroPetNames.html">Petname</a> design for hidden service names? </p> - + <img alt="Tor hidden service step two" src="$(IMGROOT)/THS-2.png"> # maybe replace "database" with "DHT"; further: how incorrect # is it to *not* add DB to the Tor cloud, now that begin dir cells are in # use? - + <p> Step three: A client that wants to contact a hidden service needs to learn about its onion address first. After that, the client can @@ -80,11 +80,11 @@ randomly picked relay and asks it to act as <em>rendezvous point</em> by telling it a one-time secret. </p> - + <img alt="Tor hidden service step three" src="$(IMGROOT)/THS-3.png"> # maybe add "cookie" to speech bubble, separated from the surrounded # "IP1-3" and "PK" - + <p> Step four: When the descriptor is present and the rendezvous point is ready, the client assembles an <em>introduce</em> message @@ -95,16 +95,16 @@ via a Tor circuit: nobody can relate sending the introduce message to the client's IP address, so the client remains anonymous. </p> - + <img alt="Tor hidden service step four" src="$(IMGROOT)/THS-4.png"> - + <p> Step five: The hidden service decrypts the client's introduce message and finds the address of the rendezvous point and the one-time secret in it. The service creates a circuit to the rendezvous point and sends the one-time secret to it in a rendezvous message. </p> - + <p> At this point it is of special importance that the hidden service sticks to the same set of <a @@ -117,10 +117,10 @@ <a href="http://freehaven.net/anonbib/#hs-attack06">Locating Hidden Servers</a>. </p> - + <img alt="Tor hidden service step five" src="$(IMGROOT)/THS-5.png"> # it should say "Bob connects to Alice's ..." - + <p> In the last step, the rendezvous point notifies the client about successful connection establishment. After that, both client and hidden service can @@ -128,23 +128,23 @@ other. The rendezvous point simply relays (end-to-end encrypted) messages from client to service and vice versa. </p> - + <p> One of the reasons for not using the introduction circuit for actual communication is that no single relay should appear to be responsible for a given hidden service. This is why the rendezvous point never learns about the hidden service's identity. </p> - + <p> In general, the complete connection between client and hidden service consists of 6 relays: 3 of them were picked by the client with the third being the rendezvous point and the other 3 were picked by the hidden service. </p> - + <img alt="Tor hidden service step six" src="$(IMGROOT)/THS-6.png"> - + <p> There are more detailed descriptions about the hidden service protocol than this one. See the @@ -162,4 +162,4 @@  </div>  -#include <foot.wmi> +#include <foot.wmi>

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[webwml/master] Removed duplicated text about configuring a relay
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 8d10ea8d8f3d0dc84adf098dbee0ce50c311c8af Author: ilv <ilv(a)users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed Feb 11 02:21:13 2015 -0300 Removed duplicated text about configuring a relay --- docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml | 19 +++---------------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml index 3d8b0f1..1ea21ff 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml @@ -87,22 +87,9 @@ <h2><a class="anchor" href="#relay">Configure Tor as a relay</a></h2> <br> - <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. The more - people who run relays, the faster the Tor network will be. If you have - at least 50 kilobytes/s each way, please help out Tor by configuring your - Tor to be a relay too. We have many features that make Tor relays easy - and convenient, including rate limiting for bandwidth, exit policies so - you can limit your exposure to abuse complaints, and support for dynamic - IP addresses.</p> - - <p>Having relays in many different places on the Internet is what - makes Tor users secure. <a href="<wikifaq>#RelayAnonymity">You may - also get stronger anonymity yourself</a>, since remote sites can't - know whether connections originated at your computer or were relayed - from others.</p> - - <p>Read more at our <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">Configuring a relay</a> - guide.</p> + <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. If you + want to help <strong>make the Tor network faster</strong>, please + consider <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">running a relay</a>.</p> <hr> <a id="uninstall"></a>

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[webwml/master] Merge remote-tracking branch 'ilv/install_config_relay'
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 40145e3ab70c8072aaf437ed89162495f0fb1e3a Merge: 1e42e69 5dcef2e Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 06:44:48 2015 +0100 Merge remote-tracking branch 'ilv/install_config_relay' docs/en/tor-doc-osx.wml | 19 +++---------------- docs/en/tor-doc-unix.wml | 20 +++----------------- docs/en/tor-doc-windows.wml | 26 +++----------------------- 3 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 56 deletions(-)

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[webwml/master] Updated config relay on install instructions
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 5dcef2ea0d17c0551e1bdd7f11fb16a6e88bc0cd Author: ilv <ilv(a)users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed Feb 11 02:35:23 2015 -0300 Updated config relay on install instructions --- docs/en/tor-doc-unix.wml | 20 +++----------------- docs/en/tor-doc-windows.wml | 26 +++----------------------- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 40 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/tor-doc-unix.wml b/docs/en/tor-doc-unix.wml index c04e10d..d50e8b7 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-doc-unix.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-doc-unix.wml @@ -91,23 +91,9 @@ <h2><a class="anchor" href="#relay">Step Three: Configure it as a relay</a></h2> <br> - <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. The more - people who run relays, the faster the Tor network will be. If you have - at least 50 KiloBytes/s each way, please help out Tor by configuring your - Tor to be a relay too. We have many features that make Tor relays easy - and convenient, including rate limiting for bandwidth, exit policies so - you can limit your exposure to abuse complaints, and support for dynamic - IP addresses.</p> - - <p>Having relays in many different places on - the Internet is what makes Tor users secure. <a - href="<wikifaq>#DoIgetbetteranonymityifIrunarelay">You may also - get stronger anonymity yourself</a>, since remote sites can't know - whether connections originated at your computer or were relayed - from others.</p> - - <p>Read more at our <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">Configuring a relay</a> - guide.</p> + <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. If you + want to help <strong>make the Tor network faster</strong>, please + consider <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">running a relay</a>.</p> <hr> diff --git a/docs/en/tor-doc-windows.wml b/docs/en/tor-doc-windows.wml index a339feb..dbeae88 100644 --- a/docs/en/tor-doc-windows.wml +++ b/docs/en/tor-doc-windows.wml @@ -22,12 +22,6 @@ are done. </h2> - <p> - <b>If you want to relay traffic for others to help the network grow (please - do), read the <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">Configuring a relay</a> - guide.</b> - </p> - <p>If it's still not working, look at <a href="<page docs/faq>#DoesntWork">this FAQ entry</a> for hints.</p> @@ -43,23 +37,9 @@ <h2><a class="anchor" href="#relay">Configuring Tor as a relay</a></h2> <br> - <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. The more - people who run relays, the faster the Tor network will be. If you have - at least 250 KiloBytes/s each way, please help out Tor by configuring your - Tor to be a relay too. We have many features that make Tor relays easy - and convenient, including rate limiting for bandwidth, exit policies so - you can limit your exposure to abuse complaints, and support for dynamic - IP addresses.</p> - - <p>Having relays in many different places on the Internet is what - makes Tor users secure. <a - href="<wikifaq>#RelayAnonymity">You - may also get stronger anonymity yourself</a>, - since remote sites can't know whether connections originated at your - computer or were relayed from others.</p> - - <p>Read more at our <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">Configuring a relay</a> - guide.</p> + <p>The Tor network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. If you + want to help <strong>make the Tor network faster</strong>, please + consider <a href="<page docs/tor-doc-relay>">running a relay</a>.</p> <hr>

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[webwml/master] Remove note to closed bug on FAQ
by sebastian＠torproject.org 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

commit 8c76eeae2ddaecc7e736597ddee4bbdaa52613a1 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Wed Feb 11 05:17:32 2015 +0100 Remove note to closed bug on FAQ --- docs/en/faq.wml | 5 ----- 1 file changed, 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/faq.wml b/docs/en/faq.wml index a6c3e28..be15a45 100644 --- a/docs/en/faq.wml +++ b/docs/en/faq.wml @@ -1587,11 +1587,6 @@ href="http://www.crowdstrike.com/community-tools/index.html#tool-79">proposed <pre> ServerTransportPlugin obfs3 exec /usr/bin/obfsproxy managed </pre> - <p> - This third option is pretty klunky right now; see e.g. <a - href="https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/10449">this bug</a>; - but we're hoping it will become an easy option in the future. - </p> <hr>

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