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?!

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(Version 3.0.8)

MARKM68K  this version of privoxy has been updated. if you downloaded it two ago and were having problems, please download it again as there was a bug on mac os x 10.3 and 10.4 releases.

if you continue to have problems, please email me directly.  
(Version 3.0.8)

HEAVY_SHOWER  from privoxy.org:

To start Privoxy manually, double-click on the StartPrivoxy.command icon in the /Library/Privoxy folder. Or, type this command in the Terminal:

I installed -- but no such folder exists.

PPC - 10.4.11  
(Version 3.0.8)

STEVEN JAY COHEN  I forgot to rate it :)

Aside from Ease of Use (which I gave a 3), the rest of Privoxy is definitely a 5. Heck, if it were possible, the other entries should all be 6!

Privoxy developers seem to be of the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it school."

It works GREAT in 10.4.10 on my Intel iMac, they don't NEED a newer version. If a new version is needed in 10.5.x, I trust that a newer one will be available.

Great product!  
(Version 3.0.6)

BRIONYBOB  No reviews for quite a while, which is a shame: Privoxy is excellent. It's now on version 3.0.6 which is running just fine on my Intel mac, whether it's a universal binary or not. It's easy to configure, once you've given the documentation a quick read, and it does everything that Pith Helmet or Adblocker used to do.

An amazing piece of kit - and free!  
(Version 3.0.6)

SMKOL  They're working on an update - 3.0.5! Keep watching - new features and smarter filtering!  
(Version 3.0.3)

SMKOL  I also use privoxy and many of the reasons outlined are still true.

I would add a few comments. First, the released version is PPC only. You can get an Intel version - setup DarwinPorts on the intel and there is a privoxy setup to install - it compiled well on mine and delivered an intel based version of the program. Stop the old version, delete or rename the old main app, copy the new one from under the /opt folder of DarwinPorts to the main installation and then, reset permissions, and start it back up. I haven't noticed a big difference in performance but I felt better ( :-) )

Now, one thing that has bothered me a for a long long time. I'm concerned about nepharious web traffic that virus or trojan-like. At the mild level it's adware which doesn't yet affect the Macs much and at the severe level it's the security updates we get. I thought it would be smart of Privoxy to actually scan incoming content with a formal virus scanner. I see evidence such a thing was actually suggested before the final release with a contribution someone offered - but it's nowhere to be found.

Some other schemes exist to do this, but most aren't Mac friendly, or mature, or easy or require a whole sale reconfig of your entire network, in order to use.

I think such an addition would be a very great thing. Apple's pretty much tossed sand in the faces of virus writters with their recent ad campaign....  
(Version 3.0.3)