[geeks] Proxies

[Big Endian]

>When I used Apache, I just needed a straight proxy.  Most people 
>that use squid
>want a caching proxy, which Apache will also do, but not as well.  I used
>apache because it just took changing 2 lines in a config file.

Umm...apache SUCKS as a caching proxy.  We've used it at work before 
under heavy loads and it took down the site.  Switched to squid and 
it just took off.  ALWAYS use squid when you need caching.

>The purpose for writing my own is that I want to experiment with new caching
>methods (I got some ideas for this when talking to a PhD who is researching
>forgetfullnes) and also I want to capture more information about browsing for
>other purposes.  It is a multiheaded project.  In some ways it relates to the
>personable digital assistant mentioned recently.

Interesting.  Sounds like fun.  Can I get a copy when you get it stabilized?

daniel

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