From cb0847bbed7f61b9622c1dff35307524d373b5ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Lewman Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:43:24 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] use consistent headers at times, replace some of the language for clarity, there is no macos-ppc tbb. --- tsum.text | 58 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------------- 1 files changed, 27 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/tsum.text b/tsum.text index 99c9c26..ac90578 100644 --- a/tsum.text +++ b/tsum.text @@ -1,24 +1,24 @@ # The Short User Manual -This user manual contains information about how to download Tor, how to -use it, what to do when Tor is unable to connect to the network, and so -on. If you can't find the answer to your question in this document, -email . +This user manual contains information about how to download tor, how to +use it, and what to do if tor is unable to connect to the Tor Network. If +you can't find the answer to your question in this document, email +. How Tor works ------------- Tor is a network of virtual tunnels that allows you to improve your privacy and security on the Internet. Tor works by sending your traffic -through three random servers in the network, before the traffic is sent -back out onto the public Internet. +through three random servers in the Tor network, before the traffic is sent +out onto the public Internet. ![How Tor Works](images/how-tor-works.png) -The image above illustrates a user browsing to the Twitter website over -Tor. The green monitors represent servers in the Tor network, while the -three locks represent the layers of encryption between the user and -each server that the user is sending the traffic through. +The image above illustrates a user browsing to the Torproject.org website +using Tor. The green monitors represent relays in the Tor network, +while the three locks represent the layers of encryption between the +user and each relay. Tor will anonymize the origin of your traffic, and it will encrypt everything between you and the Tor network. Tor will also encrypt your @@ -26,15 +26,15 @@ traffic inside the Tor network, but it cannot encrypt your traffic between the Tor network and its final destination. If you are communicating sensitive information, for example when logging -on to a website with a username and password, make sure that you are -using HTTPS (e.g. **https**://twitter.com, not **http**://twitter.com). +on to a website with a username and password, make sure that you are using +HTTPS (e.g. **https**://torproject.org, not *http*://torproject.org). How to download Tor ------------------- -The package that we recommend to most users is the [Tor Browser +The bundle we recommend to most users is the [Tor Browser Bundle](https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en). This bundle contains a browser preconfigured to safely browse the Internet -through Tor, and requires no installation. You download the package, +through Tor, and requires no installation. You download the bundle, extract the archive, and start Tor. There are two different ways to get hold of the Tor software. You can @@ -47,27 +47,25 @@ email to with **windows** in the body of the message. You can leave the subject blank. You can also request the Tor Browser Bundle for Mac OS X (write -**macos-i386** for Intel Macs or **macos-ppc** for older PPC Macs). It -is also available for Linux (write **linux-i386** for 32-bit systems or -**linux-x86_64** for 64-bit systems). +**macos-i386** for Intel Macs. It is also available for Linux (write +**linux-i386** for 32-bit systems or **linux-x86_64** for 64-bit systems). If you want a translated version of Tor, write **help** instead. You will then receive an email with instructions and a list of available languages. -How to verify that you have the right version ---------------------------------------------- +#### How to verify that you have the right version Before running the Tor Browser Bundle, you should make sure that you have the right version. -**Check the version number**: +##### Check the version number: After extracting the package archive, you should see a directory similar to **tor-browser_en-US**. Inside that directory is another directory called **Docs**, which contains a file called **changelog**. You want to make sure that the last version number in the changelog matches the version number in the filename. -**Check the GPG signature**: +##### Check the GPG signature: The software you receive is accompanied by a file with the same name as the package and the extension **.asc**. This .asc file is a GPG signature, and will allow you to verify the file you've downloaded is exactly the @@ -111,8 +109,7 @@ details about where you downloaded the package from, how you verified the signature, and the output from GnuPG in an email to . -How to use the Tor Browser Bundle ---------------------------------- +#### How to use the Tor Browser Bundle After downloading the Tor Browser Bundle and extracting the package, you should have a directory with a few files in it. One of the files is an executable called "Start Tor Browser" (or "start-tor-browser", depending @@ -122,11 +119,10 @@ When you run this file, Vidalia will start and connect you to the Tor network. Once that is done, you'll see a browser start up and confirm that you are now using Tor. -**Please note that it is important that you use the browser that comes -with the bundle, and not your own browser.** +*Please note that it is important that you use the browser that comes +with the bundle, and not your own browser.* -What to do when Tor does not connect ------------------------------------- +#### What to do when Tor does not connect Some users will notice that Vidalia gets stuck when trying to connect to the Tor network. If this happens, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. If you need to connect to a proxy server, see below for @@ -174,8 +170,7 @@ or SOCKS5. 7. Push the *OK* button. Vidalia and Tor are now configured to use a proxy to access the rest of the Tor Network. -Frequently Asked Questions --------------------------- +## Frequently Asked Questions This section will answer some of the most common questions asked on tor-assistants and community-support. If your question is not mentioned here, please send an email to @@ -234,5 +229,6 @@ Torbutton extension. It is technically possible to use Tor with other browsers, but by doing so you may open yourself up to potential attacks. ### Why Tor is slow -Tor can sometimes be a bit slower than your normal Internet connection. After -all, your traffic is sent through many different countries! +Tor can sometimes be a bit slower than your normal Internet +connection. After all, your traffic is sent through many different +countries, sometimes across oceans around the world! -- 1.7.4.1