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Do not patch the default torrc to include settings we really want. Instead modify the compiled in default options. svn:r2813
2004-11-12 18:17:58 +01:00
This is the Debian package for Tor, The Onion Router.
Previously our defaults for DataDirectory, PidFile, RunAsDaemon, and Log differed from upstreams. Now Tor behaves just like before (with our own DataDirectory and all) only when run as the debian-tor user. If invoked as any other user, Tor will behave just like the pristine upstream version. svn:r6821
2006-07-24 05:24:25 +02:00
Some changes have been made to the Tor source to integrate it better into
Update debian defaults in preparation for starting as root. Previously the debian defaults were only loaded when we started Tor as the debian-tor user. Now they are also loaded when started as root. In addition to logging, pidfile, datadir and runasdaemon we also change the User and Group options from their NULL default to "debian-tor" so that Tor correctly setuids/setgids to the role user the package created. This will allow us to start the daemon as root. svn:r13685
2008-02-23 13:59:52 +01:00
Debian. If Tor is started as root or the 'debian-tor' user, then:
Do not patch the default torrc to include settings we really want. Instead modify the compiled in default options. svn:r2813
2004-11-12 18:17:58 +01:00
Update debian defaults in preparation for starting as root. Previously the debian defaults were only loaded when we started Tor as the debian-tor user. Now they are also loaded when started as root. In addition to logging, pidfile, datadir and runasdaemon we also change the User and Group options from their NULL default to "debian-tor" so that Tor correctly setuids/setgids to the role user the package created. This will allow us to start the daemon as root. svn:r13685
2008-02-23 13:59:52 +01:00
- RunAsDaemon is enabled,
- PidFile is set to /var/run/tor/tor.pid (No default upstream),
- default logging goes to /var/log/tor/log (instead of stdout),
- DataDirectory is set to /var/lib/tor (uses $HOME/.tor upstream),
- User and Group are set to "debian-tor".
Do not patch the default torrc to include settings we really want. Instead modify the compiled in default options. svn:r2813
2004-11-12 18:17:58 +01:00
Previously our defaults for DataDirectory, PidFile, RunAsDaemon, and Log differed from upstreams. Now Tor behaves just like before (with our own DataDirectory and all) only when run as the debian-tor user. If invoked as any other user, Tor will behave just like the pristine upstream version. svn:r6821
2006-07-24 05:24:25 +02:00
If Tor is started as any other user it behaves just like upstream's.
Do not patch the default torrc to include settings we really want. Instead modify the compiled in default options. svn:r2813
2004-11-12 18:17:58 +01:00
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Previously our defaults for DataDirectory, PidFile, RunAsDaemon, and Log differed from upstreams. Now Tor behaves just like before (with our own DataDirectory and all) only when run as the debian-tor user. If invoked as any other user, Tor will behave just like the pristine upstream version. svn:r6821
2006-07-24 05:24:25 +02:00
Peter Palfrader, Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:20:30 +0200
Update debian defaults in preparation for starting as root. Previously the debian defaults were only loaded when we started Tor as the debian-tor user. Now they are also loaded when started as root. In addition to logging, pidfile, datadir and runasdaemon we also change the User and Group options from their NULL default to "debian-tor" so that Tor correctly setuids/setgids to the role user the package created. This will allow us to start the daemon as root. svn:r13685
2008-02-23 13:59:52 +01:00
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:44:40 +0100
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