| or even AskJeeves. A proxy runs all traffic (typically HTTP, but can be IRC or anything else) through it, effectively masking the IPs of the computers behind the proxy. Proxies are also used to cache web pages and restrict access to certain pages. On the flip side, a public WWW proxy allows you to surf the internet anonymously. We used to use public proxies in Saudi Arabia to view pr0n.
 "so when do you finish your review of the assless chaps and cattail?" - genic 10:28:23 03/12/04 "So I nailed it, took off like an F18 from carrier. Of course the chase begained." -Tim_N/A 10:27:15 04/07/03 "Ps, I ate a real chocolate jesus today. it was kick ass. it was about 3" tall and solid chocolate. I was in heaven." - niXit 10:53:48 10/02/02 |