I have a rather large ABE rule generated from the hpHosts ATS list. However, it seems that with large ABE rules, Firefox's hangs whenever I try to open the error console, and I have to terminate Firefox manually.
What changes needed to the ABE rule so that the problem does not occur?
Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
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Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
Pastebin is reporting that that paste has been removed?
I wouldn't suggest using ABE as an ad/malware blocker this way. You might be able to, but there are much better tools for the job, like ABP.
But if the size of the ABE messages in the console is the issue, you could simply try splitting it into multiple rules.
I wouldn't suggest using ABE as an ad/malware blocker this way. You might be able to, but there are much better tools for the job, like ABP.
But if the size of the ABE messages in the console is the issue, you could simply try splitting it into multiple rules.
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
Each "Site ..." uses an AddressMatcher object which in turn gets compiled to a rather unoptimized regular expression, unless, of course, it's recognized itself as a single regular expression literal: you can force this recognition by starting the expression with the "^" character.
Therefore, the best way to "import" an external list as an ABE rule is making your import script transform it into one single, possibly optimized regular expression and feeding it to a single "Site ..." clause.
Therefore, the best way to "import" an external list as an ABE rule is making your import script transform it into one single, possibly optimized regular expression and feeding it to a single "Site ..." clause.
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
I wrote a "converter" based on Giorgio's hints (thanks!). However, Noscript doesn't seem satisfied with the regex and gives an error: "line 2:6 no viable alternative at character '?'".
The converter: http://pastebin.com/2upXX3yd
The generated rule, run on hpHosts ATS: http://pastebin.com/9LFHJ266
What could be the problem now? Something in my code? Something in the Regexp::Assemble module?
The converter: http://pastebin.com/2upXX3yd
The generated rule, run on hpHosts ATS: http://pastebin.com/9LFHJ266
What could be the problem now? Something in my code? Something in the Regexp::Assemble module?
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
ABE recognizes as regular expressions clause arguments starting with "^", so just prepend a "^" character to your optimized expression.
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
I made the necessary modifications to the above script (and consequently the generated rule also changed); I've edited the pastebin content to reflect this. Thanks for the pointers, Giorgio.
I'm quite satisfied with the results; seems like I can use this as a lightweight ad-blocking tool on some of my older computers which poorly perform with ABP.
I'm quite satisfied with the results; seems like I can use this as a lightweight ad-blocking tool on some of my older computers which poorly perform with ABP.
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
Someone has beaten you to the idea.
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True religion, which dares to acknowledge death and challenge the way we live, is an attempt to wake up.
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Religion is not the opium of the masses. Daily life is the opium of the masses.
True religion, which dares to acknowledge death and challenge the way we live, is an attempt to wake up.
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
You see, I'm not running to the patent office with that fifty line Perl script; and the main logic is the contribution of a person from stackoverflow, so even if I were to try to do so my hopes are dashed.Thrawn wrote:Someone has beaten you to the idea.
I'll have to see from where exactly they get their list, though.
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Re: Firefox hangs with large ABE rule
The addon page claims it's based on EasyList. I believe it's not quite as comprehensive, though. Speed is the key.
One possible 'best of both worlds' approach is mentioned here.
One possible 'best of both worlds' approach is mentioned here.
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Religion is not the opium of the masses. Daily life is the opium of the masses.
True religion, which dares to acknowledge death and challenge the way we live, is an attempt to wake up.
Thrawn
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Religion is not the opium of the masses. Daily life is the opium of the masses.
True religion, which dares to acknowledge death and challenge the way we live, is an attempt to wake up.
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