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Other Anonymizing Networks
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Tunneling I2P, RetroShare, Freenet, VPN, Proxy over Tor
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= Introduction =

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{{project_name_long}} can be <u>paired</u> with any other suitable anonymizing network. This means the other network will be tunneled through [[Tor]].

''In theory'', Tor could be completely <u>replaced</u> with another suitable anonymizing network; see [[Dev/Technical Introduction#{{project_name_short}} Framework|{{project_name_short}} Framework]]. Development in this area has stalled due to a lack of interest from users, upstream developers, and {{project_name_short}} developers. Interested readers can refer to the [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] entry, which outlines some research along with theoretical and practical work completed to date.

In general, the [[Dev/Technical Introduction#{{project_name_short}} Framework|{{project_name_short}} Framework]] is agnostic regarding which anonymizing network is used. The primary reason {{project_name_short}} started with Tor is because all developers were Tor users. It only occurred to developers much later that alternatives could be used.

Unlike the Tor network, at present {{project_name_short}} support for other anonymizing networks is fairly rudimentary. Although {{project_name_short}} developers have great respect for Tor alternatives, along with their developers and users, they are simply more accustomed to the Tor network (which is also a personal preference). It is also very difficult to simultaneously stay up-to-date, maintain equal interest, and be fully educated about a wide range of other anonymizing networks.

= Links: Other Anonymizing Networks =

Readers who are interested in replacing or pairing Tor with alternative networks in {{project_name_short}} should refer to the links below.

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! [[Freenet]]
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* Introduction
* [[Freenet#Inproxies_inside_Whonix-Workstation|Inproxies inside {{project_name_workstation_long}}]]
* [[Freenet#Freenet_inside_Whonix-Workstation|Freenet in {{project_name_workstation_short}}]] (Freenet over Tor)
* Freenet in {{project_name_gateway_long}} (FreenetBOX) <ref name="inspiration">See the [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] page on this wiki for more information on alternative anonymizing networks and the research behind them.</ref>
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! [[I2P]]
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* Introduction; see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]]
* [[I2P#Inproxies_inside_Whonix-Workstation|Browse Eepsites using I2P Inproxies in {{project_name_workstation_short}}]]
* [[I2P#I2P_Client_inside_Whonix-Workstation|Install I2P in {{project_name_workstation_short}}]] (I2P over Tor)
* [[I2P#Installing_I2P_on_Whonix-Gateway|Install I2P in {{project_name_gateway_short}}]] (I2PBOX); see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]]
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! Proxies + Tor
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* Introduction; see [[Features#Tunnel Support|Tunnel Support]]
* [[Tunnels/Connecting_to_Tor_before_a_proxy|Connect to Tor before a Proxy]]
* [[Tunnels/Connecting_to_a_proxy_before_Tor|Connect to a Proxy before Tor]]
* Proxies as a Tor replacement ([[ProxyBOX]]); see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
* Depending on proxy type; see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
* Transparent proxying method; see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
* Proxy settings method; see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
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! [[RetroShare]]
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* RetroShare as an anonymizer; see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
* RetroShare over Tor; see [[Chat#RetroShare|RetroShare]]
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! VPN
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* Introduction; see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
* Fail closed mechanism; see [[VPN-Firewall|VPN Firewall]]
* [[Features#Tunnel Support|Tunnel Support]]
* VPNs in addition to Tor:
** [[Tunnels/Connecting_to_Tor_before_a_VPN|Connect to Tor before a VPN]]
** [[Tunnels/Connecting_to_a_VPN_before_Tor|Connect to a VPN before Tor]]
** Combine both methods (pre- and post-Tor VPN tunnels)
* VPNs as a Tor replacement (VPNBOX); see [[Dev/Inspiration|Inspiration]] <ref name=inspiration />
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! ZeroNet
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* [[ZeroNet#Connecting_to_Tor_before_ZeroNet|Connect to Tor before ZeroNet]]
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= Footnotes =
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