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Open Sourced, Multi-Protocol, Compressing Proxy?

Posted by Cliff on from the http://the-web.tar.gz dept.

dotd asks:"Are there any open source alternatives to Fourelle's Venturi. It compresses HTTP, FTP, SMTP, IMAP, POP, and NNTP and sends it over a UDP connection to a Venturi server. It is especially useful for satellite networks where UDP seems to improve the 'felt' latency, (vs TCP and a compressing proxy like RabbIT) however it requires a proprietary client and server. Coincidentally, the Venturi box runs Linux (kernel 2.0.36), and boots off an 8MB SanDisk. It also runs Squid and ssh. "

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  1. Maybe this will help? by Hobart · · Score: 1

    Found while looking for info on SSH over UDP:

    http://sites.inka.de/sites/bigred /devel/cipe.html

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