Review
This is official description
Vidalia is a cross-platform graphical controller for the Tor software, built using the Qt framework. Vidalia runs on most platforms supported by Qt 4.3 or later, including Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux or other Unix variants using the X11 window system. Vidalia lets you start and stop Tor, see how much bandwidth you are consuming, see how many circuits you currently have active, see where these circuits are connected on a global map, view messages from Tor about its progress and current state, and let you configure your Tor client, bridge, or relay with a simple interface. Included in Vidalia is an extensive help system which helps you understand all of the options available to you. All of these features are translated into a large number of languages. Vidalia does not work alone, it requires Tor to be useful.
The following review written by one of the Software Informer contributors applies to version 0.2
Vidalia is a graphical controller for the Tor software.
Tor is a network that protects the privacy of the users that connect to the Internet through it. For doing that, it uses virtual tunnels. This way, Tor users will be able to connect to any website without revealing where they are placed, or which computers they use. They will also be able to avoid being blocked by their ISPs or governments.
The program runs in Windows, OS X and Linux. The program offers several language options.
Vidalia will let you start and stop Tor, see how much bandwidth you are using, how many circuits are you using, and where are these circuits connected on a world map. It also provides a button that will show you the messages that Tor sends about its progress and current state. Through Vidalia you will be able to configure Tor settings.
This program includes a help system that will help the users to understand all of the Tor´s options.
This program will not always protect your Internet connection. You will need a dynamic IP configuration. |
