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authorRaymond Hill <rhill@raymondhill.net>2015-03-07 16:20:52 -0500
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@@ -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
<div align="center">
-On average, µBlock <b>really</b> does make your browser run leaner. <sup>[1]</sup><br><br>
+On average, uBlock <b>really</b> does make your browser run leaner. <sup>[1]</sup><br><br>
Chromium <sup>[2]</sup><br>
<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gorhill/uBlock/master/doc/benchmarks/mem-usage-overall-chart-20141224.png" /><br><br>
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Safari<br>
#### CPU
<p align="center">
-µBlock is also easy on the CPU<br>
+uBlock is also easy on the CPU<br>
<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gorhill/uBlock/master/doc/benchmarks/cpu-usage-overall-chart-20141226.png" /><br>
<sup>Details of the benchmark available in <a href="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/blob/master/doc/benchmarks/cpu-usage-overall-20141226.ods">this LibreOffice spreadsheet</a>.</sup>
</p>
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Safari<br>
Being lean and efficient doesn't mean blocking less<br>
<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gorhill/uBlock/master/doc/benchmarks/privex-201502-16.png" /><br>
<sup>For details of benchmark, see
-<a href="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/%C2%B5Block-and-others:-Blocking-ads,-trackers,-malwares">µBlock and others: Blocking ads, trackers, malwares</a>.
+<a href="https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/%C2%B5Block-and-others:-Blocking-ads,-trackers,-malwares">uBlock and others: Blocking ads, trackers, malwares</a>.
</p>
#### 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).
<sup>Safari 6.1 and later (developed on Safari 8/Yosemite; tested on 6.1/Mountain Lion and 7/Mavericks).</sup>
#### 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