From 56d7d5502a489f2993cb791f49898a58c86d8502 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Raymond Hill Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2015 16:20:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 22 +++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 892595c93..4d6463378 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -26,18 +26,18 @@ uBlock is not an *ad blocker*; it's a general-purpose blocker. uBlock blocks ads 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. -Ads, "unintrusive" or not, are just the visible portions of privacy-invading apparatus entering your browser when you visit most sites nowadays. **µBlock's main goal is to help users neutralize such privacy-invading apparatus** — in a way that welcomes those users who don't wish to use more technical, involved means (such as [µMatrix](https://github.com/gorhill/uMatrix)). +Ads, "unintrusive" or not, are just the visible portions of privacy-invading apparatus entering your browser when you visit most sites nowadays. **uBlock's main goal is to help users neutralize such privacy-invading apparatus** — in a way that welcomes those users who don't wish to use more technical, involved means (such as [µMatrix](https://github.com/gorhill/uMatrix)). -_EasyList_, _Peter Lowe's Adservers_, _EasyPrivacy_ and _Malware domains_ are enabled by default when you install µBlock. Many more lists are readily available to block trackers, analytics, and more. Hosts files are also supported. +_EasyList_, _Peter Lowe's Adservers_, _EasyPrivacy_ and _Malware domains_ are enabled by default when you install uBlock. Many more lists are readily available to block trackers, analytics, and more. Hosts files are also supported. -Once you install µBlock, you may easily un-select any of the pre-selected filter lists if you think µBlock blocks too much. For reference, Adblock Plus installs with only _EasyList_ enabled by default. +Once you install uBlock, you may easily un-select any of the pre-selected filter lists if you think uBlock blocks too much. For reference, Adblock Plus installs with only _EasyList_ enabled by default. ## Performance #### Memory
-On average, µBlock really does make your browser run leaner. [1]

+On average, uBlock really does make your browser run leaner. [1]

Chromium [2]


@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Safari
#### CPU

-µBlock is also easy on the CPU
+uBlock is also easy on the CPU

Details of the benchmark available in this LibreOffice spreadsheet.

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Safari
Being lean and efficient doesn't mean blocking less

For details of benchmark, see -µBlock and others: Blocking ads, trackers, malwares. +uBlock and others: Blocking ads, trackers, malwares.

#### Quick tests @@ -91,13 +91,13 @@ Install from [Firefox Add-ons homepage](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox #### Safari -Install the latest µBlock for Safari [from its homepage](https://chrismatic.io/ublock/), or a potentially-outdated version from the [Safari Extension Gallery](https://extensions.apple.com/details/?id=net.gorhill.uBlock-96G4BAKDQ9). +Install the latest uBlock for Safari [from its homepage](https://chrismatic.io/ublock/), or a potentially-outdated version from the [Safari Extension Gallery](https://extensions.apple.com/details/?id=net.gorhill.uBlock-96G4BAKDQ9). Safari 6.1 and later (developed on Safari 8/Yosemite; tested on 6.1/Mountain Lion and 7/Mavericks). #### Note for all browsers -To benefit from µBlock's higher efficiency, it's advised that you don't use other inefficient blockers at the same time (such as AdBlock or Adblock Plus). µBlock will do [as well or better](#blocking) than most popular ad blockers. +To benefit from uBlock's higher efficiency, it's advised that you don't use other inefficient blockers at the same time (such as AdBlock or Adblock Plus). uBlock will do [as well or better](#blocking) than most popular ad blockers. ## Release History @@ -109,11 +109,11 @@ See the [releases pages](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releases) for a histo ![Popup](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gorhill/uBlock/master/doc/img/popup-1.png) -For advanced usage, read about [dynamic filtering](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-quick-guide) and more on [µBlock's wiki](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki). +For advanced usage, read about [dynamic filtering](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dynamic-filtering:-quick-guide) and more on [uBlock's wiki](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki). ## About -[µBlock's manifesto](MANIFESTO.md). +[uBlock's manifesto](MANIFESTO.md). Free. Open source. For users by users. No donations sought. @@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ 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 µBlock [on Crowdin](https://crowdin.net/project/ublock). +You can contribute by helping translate uBlock [on Crowdin](https://crowdin.net/project/ublock). ## License