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Caching proxy server - two classes of users

Capt'n Midnight · 2004-03-25 13:43:26

Is it possible to setup something like Squid so that you have two sets of users. first set can surf normally. second set can only surf the local cache - ie. the proxy will NOT try to retrieve info from the internet on thier behalf. It's for internet sharing - the idea being that the second class users don't use up extra…

25-03-2004 1:43pm

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Is it possible to setup something like Squid so that you have two sets of users.

first set can surf normally.

second set can only surf the local cache - ie. the proxy will NOT try to retrieve info from the internet on thier behalf.

It's for internet sharing - the idea being that the second class users don't use up extra bandwidth or affect your CAP. (also so the ISP can't claim you are offering a service) - could also be used in schools etc.

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