From 95f5546672247beca127152892954c8029bcb064 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: q1800 <95879668+q1800@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:19:47 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Updated several links to include new URLs for web pages that have moved, that have altered their exact URL path, updated the publisher's name and URL of the Microsoft Edge version, updated remaining http URLs to reflect https, updated different versions of URLs to match for better consistency, etc... --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ab065e364..6330a1ec8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ uBlock Origin ***

-Get uBlock Origin for Firefox +Get uBlock Origin for Firefox Get uBlock Origin for Chromium -Get uBlock Origin for Microsoft Edge +Get uBlock Origin for Microsoft Edge Get uBlock Origin for Opera
Do not use uBlock Origin along with other similarly-purposed blockers.
See below for more installation options. @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ For support/questions/help, there is [/r/uBlockOrigin](https://www.reddit.com/r/ ## Philosophy -uBlock Origin (or uBlock₀) is not an *ad blocker*; it's a general-purpose blocker. uBlock Origin blocks ads through its support of the [Adblock Plus filter syntax](https://adblockplus.org/en/filters). uBlock Origin [extends](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Filter-syntax-extensions) the syntax and is designed to work with custom rules and filters. Furthermore, advanced mode allows uBlock Origin to work in [default-deny mode](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-default-deny), which mode will cause [all 3rd-party network requests](https://requestpolicycontinued.github.io/#what-are-cross-site-requests) to be blocked by default, unless allowed by the user. +uBlock Origin (or uBlock₀) is not an *ad blocker*; it's a general-purpose blocker. uBlock Origin blocks ads through its support of the [Adblock Plus filter syntax](https://help.eyeo.com/en/adblockplus/how-to-write-filters). uBlock Origin [extends](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Static-filter-syntax#extended-syntax) the syntax and is designed to work with custom rules and filters. Furthermore, advanced mode allows uBlock Origin to work in [default-deny mode](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-default-deny), which mode will cause [all 3rd-party network requests](https://requestpolicycontinued.github.io/#what-are-cross-site-requests) to be blocked by default, unless allowed by the user. That said, it's important to note that using a blocker is **NOT** [theft](https://twitter.com/LeaVerou/status/518154828166725632). Don't fall for this creepy idea. The _ultimate_ logical consequence of `blocking = theft` is the criminalisation of the inalienable right to privacy. @@ -89,24 +89,24 @@ It is expected that uBlock Origin is compatible with any Chromium-based browsers #### Firefox / Firefox for Android -[Firefox Add-ons web site](https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/ublock-origin/). +[Firefox Add-ons web site](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/). There is also a development version if you want to test uBlock Origin with the latest changes: for installation, see [Install / Firefox webext / For beta version](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/dist/README.md#for-beta-version) -uBlock Origin is compatible with [SeaMonkey](http://www.seamonkey-project.org/), [Pale Moon](https://www.palemoon.org/), and possibly other browsers based on Firefox: for installation, see [Install / Firefox legacy](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/dist/README.md#firefox-legacy). +uBlock Origin is compatible with [SeaMonkey](https://www.seamonkey-project.org/), [Pale Moon](https://www.palemoon.org/), and possibly other browsers based on Firefox: for installation, see [Install / Firefox legacy](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/dist/README.md#firefox-legacy). uBO may also be installed as a [Debian package](https://packages.debian.org/stable/source/ublock-origin): - Firefox 56-: `apt-get install xul-ext-ublock-origin` - Firefox 55+: `apt-get install webext-ublock-origin` -There is no guarantee the package will be available on your specific platform -- in which case, you will have to install from [Firefox Add-ons web site](https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/ublock-origin/). +There is no guarantee the package will be available on your specific platform -- in which case, you will have to install from [Firefox Add-ons web site](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/). #### Microsoft Edge -Publisher: [Nik Rolls](https://github.com/nikrolls/uBlock-Edge). +Publisher: [Nicole Rolls](https://github.com/nicole-ashley/uBlock-Edge). -Chromium-based Edge: Stable version available in [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak). +Chromium-based Edge: Stable version available in [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak). #### Safari (macOS) @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ To benefit from uBlock Origin's higher efficiency, it's advised that you don't u Below is documentation to assist administrators in deploying uBlock Origin: - [Deploying uBlock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Deploying-uBlock-Origin) - - Firefox: [Deploying uBlock Origin for Firefox with CCK2 and Group Policy](http://decentsecurity.com/ublock-for-firefox-deployment/) (external) + - Firefox: [Deploying uBlock Origin for Firefox with CCK2 and Group Policy](https://decentsecurity.com/ublock-for-firefox-deployment/) (external) - Google Chrome: [Managing Google Chrome with adblocking and security](https://decentsecurity.com/ublock-for-google-chrome-deployment/) (external) ## Release History @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ really do want to contribute something, think about the people working hard to maintain the filter lists you are using, which were made available to use by all for free. -You can contribute by helping translate uBlock Origin [on Crowdin](https://crowdin.net/project/ublock). +You can contribute by helping translate uBlock Origin [on Crowdin](https://crowdin.com/project/ublock). ## License