Privoxy is a free open-source web proxy that filters web traffic and blocks websites that are harmful or dangerous. It helps to secure and protect your online activities and enhances your privacy. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Privoxy on Fedora CoreOS.
Open the Terminal application on your Fedora CoreOS. You can do this by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T keys at the same time. Alternatively, you can search for the Terminal in the search bar of the desktop.
To install Privoxy, enter the following command in the Terminal:
sudo dnf install privoxy
This will download and install Privoxy on your Fedora CoreOS.
After installation, the configuration file for Privoxy is located at /etc/privoxy/config. Open the file using your preferred text editor. You can use the nano editor by typing the following command:
sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config
In the configuration file, you can customize the Privoxy settings according to your needs. For example, you can configure Privoxy to block ads, cookies, or other harmful websites.
To start Privoxy, use the following command in the Terminal:
sudo systemctl start privoxy
Privoxy will now start running in the background.
You can verify that Privoxy is running properly by visiting the following URL in your web browser:
http://config.privoxy.org/show-status
If Privoxy is running, you will see a page with the status and other information about the proxy.
If you want Privoxy to start automatically when you boot your Fedora CoreOS, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable privoxy
Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Privoxy on your Fedora CoreOS. Privoxy is now ready to protect and secure your online activities. Remember that the configuration file for Privoxy is located at /etc/privoxy/config, and you can customize it to suit your needs.
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