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+Tor is a connection-based low-latency anonymous communication system which
+addresses many flaws in the original onion routing design.
+
+Tor is a toolset for a wide range of organizations and people that
+want to improve their safety and security on the Internet. Using
+Tor can help you anonymize web browsing and publishing, instant
+messaging, IRC, SSH, and more. Tor also provides a platform on which
+software developers can build new applications with built-in
+anonymity, safety, and privacy features.