From 11f0259b36689cfdf7c1d968546cb0d589edf255 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: z3d Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 23:43:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Readme (eng): more finessing and clarificationary tweaks. --- installer/resources/readme/readme.html | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/installer/resources/readme/readme.html b/installer/resources/readme/readme.html index c1b5bc2b5..901a46bdd 100644 --- a/installer/resources/readme/readme.html +++ b/installer/resources/readme/readme.html @@ -24,8 +24,7 @@
  • Invisible Internet & Public Web Browsing
    On I2P you can access anonymous websites (aka eepsites) and other services (e.g. ssh over I2p, your own IRC server etc.) in addition to being able to host your own services, and you can also access the normal web anonymously via I2P. Configure your browser to use the HTTP proxy I2P provides at 127.0.0.1 port 4444, then browse to an eepsite or a normal http:// address. There's I2PFox, a custom build -of Firefox tailored especially for I2P, which you might like to -investigate for locked-down darknet exploration!
    Below     we list some of the sites hosted on I2P.
  • Anonymous E-Mail
    Postman's I2P-based mail system can be accessed either via I2P's built-in webmail +of Firefox tailored especially for I2P, which you might like to investigate for locked-down darknet exploration! Below we list some of the sites hosted on I2P.
  • Anonymous E-Mail
    Postman's I2P-based mail system can be accessed either via I2P's built-in webmail (aka susimail) or using any mail client that supports smtp and pop3. Accounts can send and receive mail from the normal internet. For an account, visit hq.postman.i2p. Additionally, I2P-Bote @@ -35,7 +34,7 @@ and can be installed as a plugin.
  • Anonymous File Transfer
    I2PSnark is integrated into I2P, providing anonymous, encrypted BitTorrent transfers. In addition, Sponge develops a bittorrent client called Robert written in Python. There is also a port of eMule to I2P called iMule [Needs developers!], an anonymous, secure implementation of a Gnutella network, accessible using I2Phex [maintained by Complication, seeking new developers!], and additional facilities including browser-based file hosting etc.
  • Anonymous Chat
    Start your IRC client (e.g. Chatzilla, Pidgin, XChat) - and connect to the server at 127.0.0.1 port 6668. Your local I2P IRC proxy on localhost:6668 will direct you to one of two IRC servers hosted on I2P by Postman and Badger, but neither you nor they know where the other is, and your mom, ISP or government is unable to intercept your conversation! Once you're there, #i2p-help, #i2p, #i2p-chat and #i2p-dev are just a few of the available channels you may wish to /join. There's also an I2P-based instant messenger for unmonitorable and uncensorable anonymous chat.
    • + and connect to the server at 127.0.0.1 port 6668. You do not need to configure a proxy in your IRC client; I2P provides you with a local IRC tunnel (configured in your IRC client as an IRC server or remote host). Your local I2P IRC tunnel on localhost:6668 will direct you to one of two IRC servers hosted on I2P by Postman and Badger, but neither you nor they know where the other is, and your mom, ISP or government is unable to intercept your conversation! Once you're there, #i2p-help, #i2p, #i2p-chat and #i2p-dev are just a few of the available channels you may wish to /join. There's also an I2P-based instant messenger for unmonitorable and uncensorable anonymous chat, as well as Jabber servers, website-based chat etc.
  • Forums & Blogging
    Syndie is a distributed forum and blogging platform for I2P [Needs developers!]. There's also an I2P plugin port of the Java-based pebble blogging platform ported to I2P by zzz, available on i2plugins.i2p. And, of course, all normal blogging, forum and cms software will run over I2P, though you're advised to take extra precautions with security when setting up and to keep all associated software (e.g. Php, MySql, Python, Apache) up to date and locked-down! Also, there are quite a few forums running on I2P in various languages; see below for some suggestions.
  • Plugins for I2P
    Extend the usefulness of I2P by installing plugins& blogging, chatting, file sharing and other plugins have already been written or ported and await your installation! Browse the plugins and related info at i2plugins.i2p. If you're a developer, a complete language-agnostic framework for writing your own plugins is provided with documentation; I2P plugins can be coded in any language.

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  • Check your Configuration & Bandwidth Allocation
    I2P functions best when you can accurately reflect the speed of your network connection in the bandwidth configuration section. By default I2P is configured with some fairly conservative values that will not suit many use cases, so please take time to review these settings and correct where necessary. The more bandwidth you allocate and specifically upstream bandwidth, the more you benefit from the network.
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  • Firewall
    Where possible, please ensure I2P/Java is allowed bi-directional port access from the internet by configuring your modem/router/pc firewall accordingly. +
  • Firewalls, Modems & Routers
    Where possible, please ensure I2P/Java is allowed bi-directional port access from the internet by configuring your modem/router/pc firewall accordingly. If you're behind a prohibitive firewall but have unrestricted outbound access, I2P can still function; you can turn off inbound access and rely on SSU IP Address Detection to connect you to the network. For optimal performance, where possible please ensure I2P's external port is visible from the internet (see below for more information).
  • Check Your Proxy Setttings
    If