[tor-bugs] #4188 [Tor bundles/installation]: tbb as a privacy enhancement tool - add ghostery and adblock

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Wed Oct 5 23:46:32 UTC 2011


#4188: tbb as a privacy enhancement tool - add ghostery and adblock
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks               |          Owner:  mikeperry
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  assigned 
 Priority:  normal                    |      Milestone:           
Component:  Tor bundles/installation  |        Version:           
 Keywords:                            |         Parent:           
   Points:                            |   Actualpoints:           
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Comment(by mikeperry):

 Replying to [comment:5 ancientmariner]:
 > Replying to [comment:4 rransom]:
 >
 > > NoScript is enabled by default in TBB.  We use it to block downloading
 of fonts and to block automatic execution of Flash programs if the user
 has installed and enabled Flash in TBB.
 >
 > I really would like to know how to install Flash in the portable
 Firefox. It was possible with old versions of Flash, but as far as I know
 it's not possible with the latest versions of Flash -- at least I haven't
 seen a successful way.

 #3974 is blocking us from supporting this on Windows (and possibly mac
 os). Right now, you have to twiddle some secret about:config plid settings
 to enable TBB firefox to find Flash. However, if flash cookies are still
 enabled, you will be immediately linked between Tor+Non-Tor.

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