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[webwml/staging] Remove TorBirdy project idea from the volunteer page
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit 171554f9f40abfbcec8b1e537e39b0c87733403a Author: Sukhbir Singh <sukhbir(a)torproject.org> Date: Thu Mar 10 10:54:35 2016 -0500 Remove TorBirdy project idea from the volunteer page --- getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml | 48 -------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 48 deletions(-) diff --git a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml index 93c1239..2e0eed2 100644 --- a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml +++ b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml @@ -525,11 +525,6 @@ meetings around the world.</li> TorBirdy is Torbutton for Thunderbird and related Mozilla mail clients. - - Project Ideas: - <a href="#makeTorbirdyBetter">Make TorBirdy Better</a> - - <a id="project-obfsproxy"></a> <h3><a href="<page projects/obfsproxy>">Obfsproxy</a> (<a href="https://gitweb.torproject.org/pluggable-transports/obfsproxy.git">code</a>, @@ -836,49 +831,6 @@ meetings around the world.</li> <ol> - <a id="makeTorbirdyBetter"></a> - <li> - Make TorBirdy Better - - Language: JavaScript, C++ - - Likely Mentors: Sukhbir Singh (sukhe) - - -TorBirdy is an extension that configures Thunderbird to make connections over -the Tor anonymity network. TorBirdy has been under development for quite a -while but there are two known leaks that prevent it from being used by a wider -audience. As part of this project, you will be working on implementing a HTTP -proxy. - - - -HTTP Proxy TorBirdy needs a HTTP proxy or a HTTP -> SOCKS5 shim. Please look at -ticket <a href="https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/6958">#6958</a> -for more information. Note: this has to be done using JavaScript and without using -an external proxy. - - - -If time permits and you are awesome enough to finish the above two tasks, you -will be working on the <a href="https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/query?status=!closed&component=Tor…"> -remaining TorBirdy tickets</a>. - - - -Applicants should be familiar with JavaScript (and preferably C++ as well). As -part of your application for this project, please submit code samples for -previous JavaScript projects that you have developed, or point us to projects -you have been involved with (links to a public Git/GitHub repository -preferred). Prior extension development is a big plus and will be given -preference during application ranking. - - - -You may contact the mentors on IRC for more information. (sukhe on #tor-dev, #tor on irc.oftc.net) - - </li> - <a id="improveHiddenServices"></a> <li> Help improve Tor hidden services

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[webwml/staging] resurrect the support section. remove the telephone section.
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit cad27725b4370900854c5bc925f7a410c76cec91 Author: Roger Dingledine <arma(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Mar 11 16:31:17 2016 -0500 resurrect the support section. remove the telephone section. --- about/en/contact.wml | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/about/en/contact.wml b/about/en/contact.wml index 60d859c..9e26561 100644 --- a/about/en/contact.wml +++ b/about/en/contact.wml @@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ <li><a href="#security">Security Issues</a></li> </ul> -  + If you have questions about using Tor: + <ol> + <li>Read through the <a href="<page docs/faq>">FAQ</a> and the + <a href="<page docs/documentation>">documentation</a>.</li> + <li>See if your question is asked or answered on our + <a href="https://tor.stackexchange.com/">StackExchange page</a>.</li> + <li>Join the <a href="#irc">#tor irc channel</a>, state the issue, + and wait patiently for help.</li> + <li>Read through the archives of the + <a href="<page docs/documentation>#MailingLists">mailing lists</a> + to see if anybody else has raised your issue recently. Note that + you need to subscribe to the mailing lists before you can post.</li> + </ol> + + If you find your answer, please stick around to contribute back + and help others who were once in your position. + <a id="email"></a> <h3><a class="anchor" href="#email">Email</a></h3> -  + If you have Tor questions, please try to help yourself via the + above support venues. <ul> - <li>tor-talk(a)lists.torproject.org is for all discussion - about theory, design, development, and use of Onion Routing. - tor-dev(a)lists.torproject.org is for Tor research and - development. For both of these <a href="<page - docs/documentation>#MailingLists">mailing lists</a>, - you must subscribe before you can post.</li> <li>donations(a)torproject.org is for questions and comments about <a href="<page donate/donate>">getting money to the developers</a>. More donations means <a href="<page docs/faq>#Funding">more @@ -92,6 +102,7 @@ </ul> + <a id="mail"></a> <h3><a class="anchor" href="#mail">Mailing Address</a></h3>

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[webwml/staging] Deprecate old Tor Browser versions
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit e0af031348584f2ab36b71ba2715a782091f2524 Author: Georg Koppen <gk(a)torproject.org> Date: Thu Mar 10 08:22:27 2016 +0000 Deprecate old Tor Browser versions --- projects/torbrowser/RecommendedTBBVersions | 10 ---------- 1 file changed, 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/projects/torbrowser/RecommendedTBBVersions b/projects/torbrowser/RecommendedTBBVersions index aff56d1..1382c17 100644 --- a/projects/torbrowser/RecommendedTBBVersions +++ b/projects/torbrowser/RecommendedTBBVersions @@ -1,22 +1,12 @@ [ -"5.5.2", -"5.5.2-Linux", -"5.5.2-MacOS", -"5.5.2-Windows", "5.5.3", "5.5.3-Linux", "5.5.3-MacOS", "5.5.3-Windows", -"6.0a2", -"6.0a2-Linux", -"6.0a2-MacOS", -"6.0a2-Windows", "6.0a3", "6.0a3-Linux", "6.0a3-MacOS", "6.0a3-Windows", -"6.0a2-hardened", -"6.0a2-hardened-Linux", "6.0a3-hardened", "6.0a3-hardened-Linux" ]

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[webwml/staging] make clear that #tor is for tor questions, not "discussion"
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit eef055f35ab0b4de381500de80e3956423d8ef73 Author: Roger Dingledine <arma(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Mar 11 16:43:06 2016 -0500 make clear that #tor is for tor questions, not "discussion" --- about/en/contact.wml | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/about/en/contact.wml b/about/en/contact.wml index 9e26561..f4144a9 100644 --- a/about/en/contact.wml +++ b/about/en/contact.wml @@ -82,14 +82,14 @@ href="http://www.oftc.net/oftc/">OFTC</a>: <ul> - <li>#tor - User and relay operation discussions. Having trouble - running Tor or a question for other Tor users? Then this is the spot for - you.</li> + <li>#tor - For questions about using Tor (as a client, as + a relay, as an onion service). Having trouble running Tor or have + a question for other Tor users? Then this is the spot for you.</li> <li>#tor-dev - Channel for people who want to do development. Discussions about Tor-related coding, protocols, and <a href="<page getinvolved/volunteer>">project ideas</a> are all welcome.</li> - <li>#tor-project - Organization discussions unrelated to - software development. A great place to discuss Tor community events, + <li>#tor-project - Organization discussions unrelated to + software development. A great place to discuss Tor community events, outreach, translation, or website improvements.</li> </ul>

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[webwml/staging] point to "no backdoor" video
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit 1660b67da42139b2736f5d274fa87096539e6fc0 Author: Roger Dingledine <arma(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Mar 11 16:33:42 2016 -0500 point to "no backdoor" video make the support question point to the contact page --- docs/en/faq.wml | 45 ++++++++++----------------------------------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/faq.wml b/docs/en/faq.wml index 024ae9a..966317b 100644 --- a/docs/en/faq.wml +++ b/docs/en/faq.wml @@ -404,16 +404,17 @@ Tor and HTTPS</a> to understand how Tor and HTTPS interact. can I use with Tor?</a></h3> - If you want to use Tor with a web browser, we provide the Tor Browser, + Most people use Tor Browser, which includes everything you need to browse the web safely using - Tor. If you want to use another web browser with Tor, see <a - href="#TBBOtherBrowser">Other web browsers</a>. + Tor. Using other browsers is <a href="#TBBOtherBrowser">dangerous + and not recommended</a>. There are plenty of other programs you can use with Tor, but we haven't researched the application-level anonymity issues on all of them well enough to be able to recommend a safe - configuration. Our wiki has a list of instructions for <a + configuration. Our wiki has a community-maintained list of + instructions for <a href="<wiki>doc/TorifyHOWTO">Torifying specific applications</a>. Please add to these lists and help us keep them accurate! @@ -464,6 +465,9 @@ Tor?</a></h3> + We will <a + href="https://media.ccc.de/v/31c3_-_6251_-_en_-_saal_1_-_201412301400_-_state_of_…">never</a> + put a backdoor in Tor. We think that putting a backdoor in Tor would be tremendously irresponsible to our users, and a bad precedent for security software in general. If we ever put a deliberate backdoor in our @@ -534,43 +538,14 @@ Tor?</a></h3> our <a href="<page docs/trademark-faq>">trademark FAQ</a> for details. - - Lastly, you should realize that we release new versions of the - Tor software frequently, and sometimes we make backward incompatible - changes. So if you distribute a particular version of the Tor software, it - may not be supported — or even work — six months later. This - is a fact of life for all security software under heavy development. - - <hr> <a id="SupportMail"></a> <h3><a class="anchor" href="#SupportMail">How can I get support?</a></h3> - Your best bet is to first try the following: - <ol> - <li>Read through this <a href="<page docs/faq>">FAQ</a>.</li> - <li>Read through the <a href="<page -docs/documentation>">documentation</a>.</li> - <li>Read through the <a - -href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-talk"> -tor-talk - archives</a> and see if your question is already answered.</li> - <li>Join our <a href="ircs://irc.torproject.org#tor">irc channel</a> -and - state the issue and wait for help.</li> - <li>Send an email to <a - -href="mailto:help@rt.torproject.org">help(a)rt.torproject.org</a>.</li> - <li>If all else fails, try <a href="<page about/contact>">contacting -us</a> directly.</li> - </ol> - - If you find your answer, please stick around on the IRC channel -or the - mailing list to help others who were once in your position. + See the <a href="<page about/contact>#support">Support section + on the contact page</a>. <hr>

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[webwml/staging] Add tails project idea
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit 26c390f4f2208c0d886ecb15a582f249a16c8aa5 Author: Damian Johnson <atagar(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Mar 15 09:09:32 2016 -0700 Add tails project idea Resurrecting a project from commit 186b0b6 anonym and asn would like to mentor this year. --- getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml | 108 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 95 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml index f0d2c8d..be21b59 100644 --- a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml +++ b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml @@ -48,15 +48,15 @@ <a id="Advocacy"></a> <h2><a class="anchor" href="#Advocacy">Advocacy</a></h2> <ol> - <li>Monitor some of our <a - href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo">public mailing - lists</a>, like <a - href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-talk">tor-talk</a>, <a - href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays">tor-relays</a>, <a - href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-dev">tor-dev</a>, or <a - href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tbb-dev">tbb-dev</a>, - and summarize noteworthy exchanges into articles for <a - href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-news">Tor + <li>Monitor some of our <a + href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo">public mailing + lists</a>, like <a + href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-talk">tor-talk</a>, <a + href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays">tor-relays</a>, <a + href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-dev">tor-dev</a>, or <a + href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tbb-dev">tbb-dev</a>, + and summarize noteworthy exchanges into articles for <a + href="https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-news">Tor Weekly News</a>.</li> <li>Create a presentation that can be used for various user group meetings around the world.</li> @@ -413,8 +413,8 @@ meetings around the world.</li> tracker</a>, <a href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser/design/">design doc</a>)</h3> - Tor Browser is an easy-to-use, portable package of Tor, HTTPS-Everywhere, - NoScript, TorLauncher, Torbutton, and a Firefox fork, all preconfigured + Tor Browser is an easy-to-use, portable package of Tor, HTTPS-Everywhere, + NoScript, TorLauncher, Torbutton, and a Firefox fork, all preconfigured to work together out of the box. The modified copy of Firefox aims to resolve the privacy and security issues in mainline version. @@ -463,8 +463,8 @@ meetings around the world.</li> tracker</a>)</h3> - Provides Tor on the Android platform. The project is under active - development, updates to latest Tor releases, and working to stay up to + Provides Tor on the Android platform. The project is under active + development, updates to latest Tor releases, and working to stay up to date with all changes in Android and mobile threats. @@ -1443,6 +1443,88 @@ implementation. well as collect information about the occurrence of these type of attacks. </li> + + <a id="tailsServer"></a> + <li> + Tails server: Self-hosted services behind Tails-powered Tor hidden services + + Likely Mentors: anonym, George (asn) + Let's talk about group collaboration, communication and data sharing + infrastructure, such as chat servers, wikis, or file repositories. + Hosting such data and infrastructure in the cloud generally + implies to trust the service providers not to disclose content, usage or + users location information to third-parties. Hence, there are many threat + models in which cloud hosting is not suitable. + Tor partly answers the users location part; this is great, but + content is left unprotected. + There are two main ways to protect such content: either to encrypt it + client-side (security by design), or to avoid putting it into + untrusted hands in the first place. + Cloud solutions that offer security by design are rare and generally + not mature yet. The Tails server project is about exploring the + other side of the alternative: avoiding to put private data into + untrusted hands in the first place. + This is made possible thanks to Tor hidden services, that allow users + to offer location-hidden services, and make self-hosting possible in + many threat models. Self-hosting has its own lot of problems, however, + particularly in contexts where the physical security of the hosting + place is not assured. Combining Tor hidden services with Tails' + amnesia property and limited support for persistent encrypted data + allows to protect content, to a great degree, even in such contexts. + In short, setting up a new Tails server would be done by: + + <ol style="list-style-type: decimal"> + <li>Alice plugs a USB stick into a running desktop Tails system.</li> + <li>Alice uses a GUI to easily configure the needed services.</li> + <li>Alice unplugs the USB stick, that now contains encrypted services + configuration and data storage space.</li> + <li>Alice plugs that USB stick (and possibly a Tails Live CD) into the + old laptop that was dedicated to run Tails server.</li> + <li>Once booted, Alice enters the encryption passphrase either + directly using the keyboard or through a web interface listening on the + local network.</li> + <li>Then, Bob can use the configured services once he gets a hold on + the hidden service address. (The petname system for Tor hidden + services project would be very complementary to this one, by the + way.)</li> + </ol> + + Tails server should content itself with hardware that is a bit old + (such as a PIII-450 laptop with 256MB of RAM) and/or half broken (e.g. + non-functional hard-disk, screen or keyboard). + The challenges behind this project are: + + <ul> + <li>Design and write the services configuration GUI [keywords: edit + configuration files, upgrade between major Debian versions, + debconf].</li> + <li>How to create the hidden service key? [keywords: Vidalia, control + protocol].</li> + <li>Adapt the Tails boot process to allow switching to "server + mode" when appropriate.</li> + <li>Add support, to the Tails persistence setup process, for asking an + encryption passphrase without X, and possibly with a broken keyboard + and/or screen [keywords: local network, SSL/TLS?, certificate?].</li> + </ul> + + This project can easily grow quite large, so the first task would + probably be to clarify what it would need to get an initial (minimal + but working) implementation ready to be shipped to users. + This project does not require to be an expert in one specific field, + but it requires to be experienced and at ease with a large scope of + software development tools, processes, and operating system knowledge. + Undertaking this project requires in-depth knowledge of Debian-like + systems (self-test: do the "dpkg conffile" and "debconf preseeding" + words sound new to your ear?); the Debian Live persistence system + being written in shell, being at ease with robust shell scripting is + a must; to end with, at least two pieces of software need to be + written from scratch (a GUI and a webapp): the preferred languages for + these tasks would be Python and Perl. Using Behaviour Driven + Development methods to convey expectations and acceptance criteria + would be most welcome. + For more information see https://tails.boum.org/todo/server_edition/ + </li> + <!-- <a id=""></a> <li>

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[webwml/staging] Update tor2web link
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit a941ba5ec1ef3b6f1bf1785b86cface966a07620 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Sun Mar 13 22:59:35 2016 +0100 Update tor2web link --- getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml index 2e0eed2..f0d2c8d 100644 --- a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml +++ b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml @@ -794,7 +794,7 @@ meetings around the world.</li> <a id="project-tor2web"></a> <h3><a - href="http://wiki.tor2web.org/index.php/Main_Page">Tor2web</a> (<a + href="https://www.tor2web.org">Tor2web</a> (<a href="https://github.com/globaleaks/tor2web-3.0/wiki">code</a>)</h3>

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[webwml/staging] Bug 18544: Adding Günes and Nicolas to the mentors list
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit 9a3a84b5d1604e09b8d22db33905e0fbf03a4933 Author: Georg Koppen <gk(a)torproject.org> Date: Mon Mar 14 13:55:55 2016 +0000 Bug 18544: Adding Günes and Nicolas to the mentors list --- getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml index be21b59..b243544 100644 --- a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml +++ b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml @@ -1115,7 +1115,7 @@ verification issues</a> as part of the application process. <li> Panopticlick - Likely Mentors: Georg (GeKo) + Likely Mentors: Georg (GeKo), Günes Acar, Nicolas (boklm) The <a href="https://panopticlick.eff.org">Panopticlick project by the EFF</a>

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[webwml/staging] Of course I forget to add the file. yuck.
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit 0b79df3d03cc3c3e24a7aef12b0ba275952b5522 Author: Sebastian Hahn <sebastian(a)torproject.org> Date: Thu Apr 7 12:43:20 2016 +0200 Of course I forget to add the file. yuck. --- about/en/jobs-hr.wml | 105 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 105 insertions(+) diff --git a/about/en/jobs-hr.wml b/about/en/jobs-hr.wml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..86e95aa --- /dev/null +++ b/about/en/jobs-hr.wml @@ -0,0 +1,105 @@ +#include "head.wmi" TITLE="Tor Project: Jobs (Human Resources Manager)" CHARSET="UTF-8" +<div id="content" class="clearfix"> + <div id="breadcrumbs"> + <a href="<page index>">Home » </a> + <a href="<page about/overview>">About » </a> + <a href="<page about/jobs>">Jobs</a> + </div> + <div id="maincol"> +<h1>Internet Freedom Nonprofit Seeks Human Resources Manager</h1> +<h2>(Posted 4 Apr 2016)</h2> + + +The Tor Project is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support +our Seattle-based executive director and our internationally-distributed +team of technologists and activists fighting to protect freedom around +the world. + + + +Some of the job responsibilities include: + + +<ul> + +<li>Develop and administer the Tor Project's human resource procedures, +including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and termination.</li> +<li>Develop and implement a culturally-sensitive performance review +process.</li> +<li>Write an employee handbook and ensure that it is kept accurate and +up-to-date.</li> +<li>Administer and improve the Tor Project's employee insurance benefits +programs.</li> +<li>Update and distribute forms and policies related to employee +travel.</li> +<li>Implement a travel service agency procedure for employees who +travel.</li> +<li>Look into offering flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and retirement +benefits.</li> +<li>Track employee personal time off (PTO) hours.</li> +<li>Explore additional things the Tor Project can do to show +appreciation for our employees, contractors and volunteers and help to +retain them.</li> +<li>Review the Tor Project's corporate insurance packages on a yearly +basis to ensure that our coverages are adequate.</li> +</ul> + + +In addition, a successful candidate will have the following +characteristics: + + +<ul> +<li>At least three years of experience in an hr role.</li> +<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> +<li>Must scrupulously preserve confidentiality and protect the privacy +of all personnel.</li> +<li>Ability to present information clearly and effectively.</li> +<li>Passion for justice, technology, free speech, privacy, innovation, +and a better digital future worldwide.</li> +<li>Commitment to team-based brainstorming, planning, and +decision-making.</li> +<li>Flexibility to work in an environment where each employee assumes +multiple responsibilities.</li> +<li>Highly resourceful, flexible, entrepreneurial, and with an excellent +work ethic.</li> +<li>Team-focused and willing to assist other departments as needed.</li> +<li>Appreciation of an intellectual, focused, distributed unconventional +and creative office culture.</li> +<li>Eagerness to engage with a diverse, global community utilizing +numerous communication styles, from less formal developers to more +formal external communications.</li> +<li>Comfort level with common open source and encrypted communication +technologies preferred. You will be required to use these tools as part +of your job.</li> +</ul> + + +Salary low- to mid-$60,000s, depending on experience. + + + +If you think you'd like to be part of our team, please send your resume +along with a cover letter explaining why you think you'd be a good fit +to hrjob(a)torproject.org. This is a full-time position based in the Tor +Project's new office in Seattle, WA. Inquiries about whether this job +can be done remotely or part-time will not be answered. No phone calls +please! + + + +The Tor Project, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action +employer. + + + </div> +  + <div id = "sidecol"> +#include "side.wmi" +#include "info.wmi" + </div> +  +</div> + +#include <foot.wmi> +

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[webwml/staging] Add Feedback Extension GSoC idea
by sebastian＠torproject.org 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

commit 9b80a51362b701a85a0040ab53bd4fdd5c6d56ae Author: Sukhbir Singh <sukhbir(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Mar 18 14:15:45 2016 -0400 Add Feedback Extension GSoC idea --- getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) diff --git a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml index fef7c3e..706b52e 100644 --- a/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml +++ b/getinvolved/en/volunteer.wml @@ -423,6 +423,7 @@ meetings around the world.</li> Project Ideas: <a href="#panopticlick">Panopticlick</a> + <a href="#feedbackExtension">Feedback Extension for Tor Browser</a> <a id="project-httpseverywhere"></a> @@ -1525,6 +1526,32 @@ implementation. For more information see https://tails.boum.org/todo/server_edition/ </li> + <a id="feedbackExtension"></a> + <li> + Feedback Extension for Tor Browser + + Likely Mentors: Nima (mrphs), Will (willscott), Sukhbir (sukhe) + + + Design and implement an extension for Tor Browser that can be used to gather + end-user UI/UX feedback on an opt-in basis. While the design and + implementation is left as an exercise for the applicant (and also serves as + the qualification task), examples of the information we are looking to gather + can include troubleshooting network connectivity issues, testing the various + pluggable transports, or gathering information about the network of the users. + + + + + Please propose the extension design in a way that the information is strictly + on an opt-in basis and scrubs any information that can be used to identify a + user, and also come up with a way to send the gathered information to a + central server, whether to an onion address (if the user has Tor running), or + otherwise. To start with, we are looking to gather only text as part of the + feedback process. + + + </li> <!-- <a id=""></a> <li>

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