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Sawzall at 16:32, 5 January 2011

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 [http://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en In-depth explanation of Tor]
 == Bincoin, mIRC, and Firefox over Tor ==
 === Get a copy of Tor ===

Sawzall at 16:20, 5 January 2011

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	=== Freenode ===		=== Freenode ===
	Guide to using tor with freenode: http://blog.freenode.net/2010/01/connecting-to-freenode-using-tor-sasl/		Guide to using tor with freenode: http://blog.freenode.net/2010/01/connecting-to-freenode-using-tor-sasl/
			Tor exit nodes are banned from connecting to Freenode directly, so Freenode's Tor hidden service address must be used: irc://p4fsi4ockecnea7l.onion/

Sawzall at 14:52, 5 January 2011

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	[http://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en In-depth explanation of Tor]		[http://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en In-depth explanation of Tor]
	== ~~Getting Started with~~ Bincoin over Tor ==		== Bincoin, mIRC, and Firefox over Tor ==
	=== Get a copy of Tor ===		=== Get a copy of Tor ===
	The fastest way to use Tor on Windows is to get one of the Bundles.		The fastest way to use Tor on Windows is to get one of the Bundles.
	All are available at [http://www.torproject.org/download/download.html.en]		All are available at [http://www.torproject.org/download/download.html.en]
	The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox ~~configured to use Tor. The Browser Instant Messaging Bundle contains Firefox and Pidgin, both~~ configured to use Tor.		The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox already configured to use Tor.
	The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.		The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.
	=== Configure Bitcoin ===		=== Configure Bitcoin ===
	Configuring Bitcoin is straightforward. Open the Settings menu and click Options. Check the box labeled Connect though socks4 proxy. The default proxy IP and port are the correct settings for using Tor.		Configuring Bitcoin is straightforward. Open the Settings menu and click Options. Check the box labeled Connect though socks4 proxy. The default proxy IP and port are the correct settings for using Tor.
			=== Configure mIRC ===
			In mIRC, go to Tools > Options > Firewall
			Change firewall support to "both," and the protocol to Socks5. Change the Hostname to 127.0.0.1 or "localhost" and change the port to 9050.
	=== Start Tor ===		=== Start Tor ===
	In the Tor Browser folder that you installed Tor in earlier, there should be a file called Start Tor Browser.exe		In the Tor Browser folder that you installed Tor in earlier, there should be a file called Start Tor Browser.exe
	Run it. The Vidalia Control Panel will open, displaying the status of the Tor connection. It will connect to Tor. When it's done, it will launch ~~the other programs in the bundle,~~ Firefox ~~and Pidgin (if you chose the IM Bundle).~~		Run it. The Vidalia Control Panel will open, displaying the status of the Tor connection. It will connect to Tor. When it's done, it will launch its copy of Firefox
	'''Important: If you exit the copy of Firefox that it launches, Vidalia will automatically shut down.'''		'''Important: If you exit the copy of Firefox that it launches, Vidalia will automatically shut down.'''
	=== Restart Bitcoin ===		=== Restart Bitcoin and mIRC ===
	To ensure that ~~Bitcoin is~~ connecting ~~through~~ Tor, ~~exit Bitcoin~~ and reopen it.		To ensure that these programs are actually connecting via Tor, close and reopen them.
	=== ~~Live happily and anonymously ever after~~ ===		=== Freenode ===
	~~Whenever you need the Bitcoin client, just make sure~~ to ~~start Tor first~~.		Guide to using tor with freenode: http://blog.freenode.net/2010/01/connecting-to-freenode-using-tor-sasl/

Sawzall at 02:44, 5 January 2011

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	=== Start Tor ===		=== Start Tor ===
	In the Tor Browser folder that you installed Tor in earlier, there should be a file called Start Tor Browser.exe		In the Tor Browser folder that you installed Tor in earlier, there should be a file called Start Tor Browser.exe
	Run it. The Vidalia Control Panel will open, displaying the status of the Tor connection. It will connect to Tor. When it's done, it will launch the other programs in the bundle.		Run it. The Vidalia Control Panel will open, displaying the status of the Tor connection. It will connect to Tor. When it's done, it will launch the other programs in the bundle, Firefox and Pidgin (if you chose the IM Bundle).
			'''Important: If you exit the copy of Firefox that it launches, Vidalia will automatically shut down.'''
			=== Restart Bitcoin ===
			To ensure that Bitcoin is connecting through Tor, exit Bitcoin and reopen it.
			=== Live happily and anonymously ever after ===
			Whenever you need the Bitcoin client, just make sure to start Tor first.

Sawzall at 02:40, 5 January 2011

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	The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox configured to use Tor. The Browser Instant Messaging Bundle contains Firefox and Pidgin, both configured to use Tor.		The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox configured to use Tor. The Browser Instant Messaging Bundle contains Firefox and Pidgin, both configured to use Tor.
	The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.		The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.
			=== Configure Bitcoin ===
			Configuring Bitcoin is straightforward. Open the Settings menu and click Options. Check the box labeled Connect though socks4 proxy. The default proxy IP and port are the correct settings for using Tor.
			=== Start Tor ===
			In the Tor Browser folder that you installed Tor in earlier, there should be a file called Start Tor Browser.exe
			Run it. The Vidalia Control Panel will open, displaying the status of the Tor connection. It will connect to Tor. When it's done, it will launch the other programs in the bundle.

Sawzall at 02:31, 5 January 2011

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	[http://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en In-depth explanation of Tor]		[http://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en In-depth explanation of Tor]
	== Getting Started with Bincoin over Tor ==		== Getting Started with Bincoin over Tor ==
	# Get a copy of Tor		=== Get a copy of Tor ===
	:The fastest way to use Tor on Windows is to get one of the Bundles.		The fastest way to use Tor on Windows is to get one of the Bundles.
	:All are available at [http://www.torproject.org/download/download.html.en]		All are available at [http://www.torproject.org/download/download.html.en]
	:The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox configured to use Tor. The Browser Instant Messaging Bundle contains Firefox and Pidgin, both configured to use Tor.		The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox configured to use Tor. The Browser Instant Messaging Bundle contains Firefox and Pidgin, both configured to use Tor.
	:The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.		The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.

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[http://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en In-depth explanation of Tor]
== Getting Started with Bincoin over Tor ==
# Get a copy of Tor
:The fastest way to use Tor on Windows is to get one of the Bundles.
:All are available at [http://www.torproject.org/download/download.html.en]
:The Browser Bundle contains a copy of Firefox configured to use Tor. The Browser Instant Messaging Bundle contains Firefox and Pidgin, both configured to use Tor.
:The .exe's are self-extracting archives. You can install wherever you want.