Transparent Proxy Server Software (Linux)

[NaughtyusMaximus]

I'm looking for transparent software to run on a Linux (debian) server similar to Triangle Boy. I would use TB, but I can't seem to get a copy of it.

Edit: To clarify, this server is not connected to a LAN (only to the internet), and the proxy will be accessed via other computers on the internet.

 

[NaughtyusMaximus]

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[dexter333]

Try Squid.

 

[Nothinman]

http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/mini/TransparentProxy.html

 

[Garion]

I think there's some terminology to clear up here..

A transparent proxy sits between the client and the Internet and intercepts all HTTP/HTTPS traffic and caches it where appropriate. It's really used as a way to accelerate and cache requests. If you don't have your proxy sitting between the clients and the Internet, it can't be transparent.

You need an explicitly-defined proxy server, where users have to configure their browser to point to your proxy. This will give you the same effect - All their HTTP/HTTPS traffic to the Internet will get re-routed through your proxy, which is what it sounds like you're looking for.

As mentioned, Squid is probably the best choice, but you could use Apache.

- G