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NT Proxy Server for Macintosh
I am using Microsoft Proxy Server on a Windows NT server. To use programs such as AOL and basicaly any winsock app microsoft offers a proxy client that redirects calls to a certain port. Do you know of any clients that will do the same for the mac? In a nutshell, how do I get AOL running through Microsoft Proxy Server?
As far as I know you can not. AOL does not support proxy servers. In general most proxy servers work through port 1080. When you use Netscape you can download the proxy pac file to your computer.
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What is the exact url?
On the Macintosh, there is no native TCP proxy support built in to the TCP Stack (OpenTransport). As a result, applications must be written to be able to use a proxy server, if they are to be able to use a proxy server. Many applications do support proxies, and most of those do so through the SOCKS4 implementation. Netscape, Hotline, FirstClass... The list is long.
As for AOL's use of proxy information? Look for the work SOCKS somewhere in the settings dialogues or preferences. If you don't see it anywhere, then AOL will not be accessable.
Just for your personal knowledge, there is a SOCKS4 proxy server for MacOS. It is made by Peter Lewis and is available at www.stairways.com.
I hope this answers your questions.
Curtis
As for AOL's use of proxy information? Look for the work SOCKS somewhere in the settings dialogues or preferences. If you don't see it anywhere, then AOL will not be accessable.
Just for your personal knowledge, there is a SOCKS4 proxy server for MacOS. It is made by Peter Lewis and is available at www.stairways.com.
I hope this answers your questions.
Curtis
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There is no equivalent to the "Winsock Proxy Client" for the Macintosh.
There is more information available at:
http://www.macwindows.com/servtips.html#MSProxy
Richard
There is more information available at:
http://www.macwindows.com/servtips.html#MSProxy
Richard
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Thank you. The site you listed is excellent. Thanks.
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