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  1. Here's some proxy software by jsm · · Score: 3 · on The Great Firewall Of China
    If you have a place to put it, here's a stable and simple-to-install CGI-based proxy. It supports HTTP, FTP, cookies, and a bunch of configurable features.

    I'm almost done with a new release, which will support streaming media, HTTP Basic authentication (hopefully!), and much better anonymity (the current 1.2 release has many JavaScript holes). I'll also have an HTTPS-supporting version, but you'll need OpenSSL on your server. If you get a copy of 1.2 now, check back in a couple of weeks.

    Looking for testers! In fact, I'm testing it right now by posting this.

  2. Re:Anti-filtering proxies. by jsm · · Score: 2 · on Filtering Internet in Public Libraries
    Here's another filter-bypassing CGI-based proxy that you can install yourself. It supports HTTP, FTP, cookies, etc., written in Perl. Here's a patch that supports SSL (i.e. https:)-- it's not documented yet, but the configuration is almost the same (just enter two additional URLs near the start of each script).

    Actually, that's an interesting idea to substitute "sh!t" for "shit" etc. You could also run the proxy on an SSL server, but that takes more computing resources.

  3. Re:Anti-filtering proxies. by jsm · · Score: 2 · on Filtering Internet in Public Libraries
    Here's another filter-bypassing CGI-based proxy that you can install yourself. It supports HTTP, FTP, cookies, etc., written in Perl. Here's a patch that supports SSL (i.e. https:)-- it's not documented yet, but the configuration is almost the same (just enter two additional URLs near the start of each script).

    Actually, that's an interesting idea to substitute "sh!t" for "shit" etc. You could also run the proxy on an SSL server, but that takes more computing resources.

  4. Re:Bad by jsm · · Score: 2 · on DoubleClick DoubleCross
    Yes! If I had points I'd moderate you up.

    If installing a CGI script somewhere is easier than installing the Junkbuster, then see my CGIProxy. Along with proxying pages, it can filter ads with either your own blocklist or a default one.

  5. Everyone, install a proxy yourself by jsm · · Score: 1 · on Bills to Restrict Campus Internet Access

    The more proxies there are available, the less effective any kind of censorship can be. Here's one easy-to-install CGI-based proxy. OK, it's a shameless plug, but there are other proxy programs available, both CGI-based and "true" port-based proxies (which are harder to conceal). But stash away copies in case you need them in the future, or to send to others who need them.

  6. Obtain, install, and distribute proxying software by jsm · · Score: 1 · on "I Would Strongly Advocate Full Disclosure"
    Most important is to pass legislation to get the law on our side.

    Until then, or if (God forbid) that fails, then there are grassroots alternatives: Install proxies that allow users to route around censorware. The more proxies that are installed, the better. True port-based proxies are the most reliable, but are easily detected by censorware. CGI-based proxies are more obscurable, and more people have the access to install them than to install port-based proxies.

    Here's one CGI-based proxy. There are others. Get a copy of at least one and store it in a safe place.

  7. Here's a tool for getting around censorware by jsm · · Score: 1 · on Interview: Anti-Censorware Activists Answer
    For anyone subject to censorware, there are various proxies and other tools that let you circumvent it.

    Here's one.

    Save copies of such tools and send them to people in need (the Web pages themselves may be filtered by censorware).

  8. Use and install proxies to bypass censorship by jsm · · Score: 1 · on Interview: Two Censorware Experts
    If enough people install proxies, censorware will be effectively bypassed. A proxy can be "real" proxy listening on a port, that you can configure in your browser, or it can be a CGI script (which more people have the privileges to install). For one CGI-based proxy, see
    CGIProxy
  9. Getting around filters by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Munich, The Censors' Convention

    See CGIProxy for a CGI script that acts as a proxy (easier to install and requires less access than a true proxy). Great for bypassing work- or school-based filters.