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[ferrazf]

Hey all,

Recently I have come into a few sites that block my IP for it not being from north america, or for my IP range being considered of high threat. This is really annoying me, and I would like to make use of a dedicated server I have rented in the US. I was thinking of setting up a proxy, but I do not know which type I need.

I would like to be able to access sites that require login, sites that use cookies, etc. Since it will be only for my personal use, I wouldn't mind a CPU/resource intensive proxy, as long as it gets the job done.

I was wondering, if a proxy does not do the job, perhaps there is such thing as a remote web browser I can install on the server and run from home?

Any ideas would be welcome.
Thanks!

[rothilo]

Why install one? Use a free one like proxyseite.com

[doc_flabby]

Because using a free one for anything other than browsing myspace is silly.
Its trivial for the person running the proxy to steal your passwords and details.

One simple option that avoids the need for a proxy would be to use SSH and X-Windows redirection on linux or RDP on windows, or VNC and browse though your server that way.

[ferrazf]

Thanks for the reply, doc_flabby.

I am not exactly sure what you mean by that, could you be a bit more specific?


I do have x-window-system installed on the server, as well as KDE, and I was able to put them to use through a VNC, essentially running the browser remotely from my pc. But it takes very long to load the image on the server's screen every few seconds.

I'd appreciate it if you could elaborate a bit more on your suggestion. Thanks!

[doc_flabby]

Originally Posted by ferrazf

I do have x-window-system installed on the server, as well as KDE, and I was able to put them to use through a VNC, essentially running the browser remotely from my pc. But it takes very long to load the image on the server's screen every few seconds.

That was pretty much what I was suggesting It does however depend on your connection. On windows i've had no trouble browsing the internet over RDP. But i do have a 8mb connection...

If you do want to run a personal proxy check out oops
http://zipper.paco.net/~igor/oops.eng/about.html

Ensure you set it up to do password authentication

[ferrazf]

Thanks again

I would require a proxy that supports cookies, though, if one even exists. :/

[Justin]

ferrazf, one thing I'd try doing is get a VPS somewhere reliable and setup squid on it. That would allow you a more secure method of proxying as you've said it's for your own personal/private use - as such I doubt many providers would have any problem.

[Blebekblebek]

for premium one try onspeed or nitroglobal