[KLUG Members] Squid and Privoxy

[Todd Pillars]

Komal wrote:
> 
> 
>>>What is a difference between Squid and Privoxy?
>>
>>Squid is a caching proxy focused on improving performance.
>>
>>Privoxy doesn't increase performance (it doesn't cache) it just mangles
>>websites
>>you are trying to visit in an effort to stop banner adds.
> 
> 
> 
> Is it like SquidGuard or DansGuardian? Because both these program can also
> filter web sites.

 From the Privoxy website http://www.privoxy.org

<snip>
Privoxy is a web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for 
protecting privacy, modifying web page content, managing cookies, 
controlling access, and removing ads, banners, pop-ups and other 
obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a very flexible configuration and 
can be customized to suit individual needs and tastes. Privoxy has 
application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user networks.
</snip>

Your answers are here: http://www.privoxy.org/faq/index.html

Todd