2007-05-18 15:45:38 · 5 answers · asked by npr6933 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It depends on your network configuration. Sometimes a proxy isn't needed, such as if you have one computer attached to a broadband modem and a decent software firewall installed on the PC.
Other times, they are absolutely essential, such as when you have a 500-server farm connecting to multiple OC-3 trunks and tens of thousands of applications running millions of inbound and outbound requests through a handful of domain names.
I'd say for the average home user, a proxy is a waste of effort; you can achieve the same net effect with an off-the-shelf router / switch.
2007-05-18 17:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you know who is running it then it is fine. If you don't then all sorts of things can be tracked, traced, recorded, invaded.. I think you get the picture.. Using an unknown proxy is a dangerous practice. Like downloading the unknown program.
2007-05-18 22:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A proxy is only as good as the person handling it.
2007-05-18 22:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by JAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i use at at school 4 myspace all the time!!! it works for me but they get blocked after a couple days and u have 2 change it constantly 2 be able to work it
2007-05-18 22:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bad idea o.O
what if you need to get your computer fixed at school?
And they find the proxy?
You can get into ALOT of trouble..
- Ciao
2007-05-18 22:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by anchorage 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋