STROB  I installed v3.0.10 onto OS X 10.4.11 with G5 using universal installer. But as with the initial upgrade to v3.0.8 this version prevents access to the internet. I am hoping that the developer fixes this as fast as he did the last time.  (Version 3.0.10)

SMKOL  the re-configuration of Privoxy is completely accessible from the Privoxy Utility(which is a seperate drag-and-drop app) - any alternations to the default settings should be accessible there first and then if you enable the web alterations then you can configure most things through the browser. The current installer will also attempt to copy your current config files and list them as .old and so on in the utility. You can switch back and forth and copy and paste. However if you version is old it might be smarter to start fresh with the new one and add things as you go forward. In my experience a lot of cites that required custom steps to make work now just work.  (Version 3.0.10)

THEBRIX  I find this the best ad-blocker for OS X; it is better than those provided by individual browsers (e.g. OmniWeb, Camino) or supplied as add-ons (e.g. AdBlockPlus, Saft, PithHelmet).

The configuration front end for OS X is a start; although there is no need to alter the configuration (in my experience) if you need to do so you have to edit text files, although they are well presented and commented. I hope that the front end progresses to a full preference pane, as is suggested.

The only weakness is that the installation is not fully automated; you have to edit global network settings to add the proxy (127.0.0.1 port 8118). However, doing so is relatively easy as that configuration is via the Networks preference pane ...

Once that is done a bonus is that all Web connections (e.g. to RSS readers) pass through the proxy and are filtered.  (Version 3.0.8)

CORPSECORPS  This altered install location SNAFU is enough to really CHEESE A PERSON OFF, but that's just the beginning!

I ran the installer feeling that it's use was a bad sign to begin with, carefully pored over the readme (remembering what a pain in the nether regions this thing was back in the day), and couldn't find anything about where to find anything.

After the install and a lengthy fruitless look in all the logical installation locations, i did a spotlight search and it too came up empty.

Ran the installer AGAIN just so i could look over the readme AGAIN to find out where to locate the stupid thing. No help.

Opened up Terminal to have a look in more obscure locations. Still couldn't find a bloody Privoxy folder. Tried the 'man' page. Worked, but no help as far as finding the rest.

Went to the online manual and read where it said to look. NOT THERE!

Cranked up Pathfinder and did a search. By then Time Machine had done a backup so i got a lengthy list of files and locations.

What?! It's scattered all over in a bunch of directories not normally visible!

Finally i went to the tracker and found the "Why the changed install location?" entry and read through a bunch of discussion which gave some reason to hope.

Decided to check here for a new version or just express what a non-Mac-like disaster this thing is!

What DO the developers have against simplicity?!

.  (Version 3.0.8)