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[or-cvs] r11724: clean up tor-doc-server instructions, and get rid of step fo (website/trunk/docs/en)
Author: arma
Date: 2007-10-01 02:53:29 -0400 (Mon, 01 Oct 2007)
New Revision: 11724
Modified:
website/trunk/docs/en/tor-doc-server.wml
Log:
clean up tor-doc-server instructions, and get rid of step four
entirely.
Modified: website/trunk/docs/en/tor-doc-server.wml
===================================================================
--- website/trunk/docs/en/tor-doc-server.wml 2007-10-01 01:53:07 UTC (rev 11723)
+++ website/trunk/docs/en/tor-doc-server.wml 2007-10-01 06:53:29 UTC (rev 11724)
@@ -125,13 +125,9 @@
</p>
<p>
-5. Start your server: if you installed from source you can just
-run <tt>tor</tt>, whereas packages typically launch Tor from their
-initscripts or startup scripts. If it logs any
-warnings, address them. (By default Tor logs to stdout,
-but some packages log to <tt>/var/log/tor/</tt> or <a
-href="http://wiki.noreply.org/noreply/TheOnionRouter/TorFAQ#Logs";>other
-locations</a>. You can edit your torrc to configure log locations.)
+5. Restart your server. If it <a
+href="http://wiki.noreply.org/noreply/TheOnionRouter/TorFAQ#Logs";>logs
+any warnings</a>, address them.
</p>
<p>
@@ -146,9 +142,9 @@
<p>
7. Have a look at the manual.
The <a href="<page tor-manual>">manual</a> for the
-latest stable version provides detailed instructions for how to install
-and use Tor, including configuration of client and server options.
-If you are running the development version of Tor the manual is available
+latest stable version provides a list of all the possible configuration
+options for both clients and servers.
+If you are running the development version of Tor, the manual is available
<a href="<page tor-manual-dev>">here</a>.
</p>
@@ -194,7 +190,7 @@
<p>
9. Decide what exit policy you want. By default your server allows
-access to many popular services, but we restrict some (such as port 25)
+access to many popular services, but restricts some (such as port 25)
due to abuse potential. You might want an exit policy that is
less restrictive or more restrictive; edit your torrc appropriately.
Read the FAQ entry on <a
@@ -289,66 +285,17 @@
</p>
<p>
-When you change your Tor configuration, <a
-href="http://wiki.noreply.org/noreply/TheOnionRouter/TorFAQ#Restarting";>in
-most cases you can reload your configuration without restarting Tor</a>,
-and remember to verify that your server still works correctly after
-the change.
+When you change your Tor configuration, remember to verify that your
+server still works correctly after the change. Be sure to set your
+"ContactInfo" line in the torrc so we can contact you if you need to
+upgrade or something goes wrong. If you have problems or questions, see
+the <a href="<page documentation>#Support">Support</a> section or
+<a href="<page contact>">contact us</a> on the tor-ops list. Thanks
+for helping to make the Tor network grow!
</p>
<hr />
-<a id="register"></a>
-<a id="email"></a>
-<!-- <h2><a class="anchor" href="#register">Step Four: Register your nickname</a></h2> -->
-<h2><a class="anchor" href="#email">Step Four: Let us know about your server</a></h2>
-<br />
-
-<p>
-Let it run a few weeks to make sure it's actually working and that you're
-happy with its level of resource use. Then if you want, send us email
-with contact info and details. <!--register your server. -->
-This <!-- reserves your nickname so nobody else can take it, and --> lets us
-contact you if you need to upgrade or something goes wrong.
-</p>
-
-<p>
-Send mail to <a
-href="mailto:tor-ops@xxxxxxxxxxxxx";>tor-ops@xxxxxxxxxxxxx</a> with a
-subject of '[New Server] <your server's nickname>' and
-include the following information in the message:
-</p>
-<ul>
-<li>Your server's nickname</li>
-<li>The fingerprint for your server's identity key. This is <a
-href="http://wiki.noreply.org/noreply/TheOnionRouter/TorFAQ#Logs";>logged</a>
-at startup:
-something like "<tt>moria1 FFCB 46DB 1339 DA84 674C 70D7 CB58 6434
-C437 0441</tt>".
-<!--
-It is also written to the "fingerprint" file in your DataDirectory.
-— on Windows, look in
-\<i>username</i>\Application Data\tor\ or \Application Data\tor\;
-on OS X, look in /Library/Tor/var/lib/tor/; and on Linux/BSD/Unix,
-look in /var/lib/tor or ~/.tor)
--->
-</li>
-<li>Who you are, so we know whom to contact if a problem arises</li>
-<li>What kind of connectivity the new server will have</li>
-</ul>
-
-<p>
-Due to the number of emails we get, we may not be able to respond to
-every mail. But please be assured that we're very happy you're helping
-to make the Tor network grow! If you have problems making it run
-smoothly, let us know and we'll try to help.
-<!--Then we'll evaluate your server for another week or two to make
-sure it stays up and works; so don't be surprised if it takes a
-while for us to reply. -->
-</p>
-
-<hr />
-
<p>If you have suggestions for improving this document, please <a
href="<page contact>">send them to us</a>. Thanks!</p>