Hi, The proxy sever settings for Ubuntu Gnome can be done at [System>Preferences>Network Proxy]. In that application, you will find a [proxy configuration] tab- which will give you 3 options. If you know the proxy settings, you can set it using manual settings option, or autoconfiguration (needs autoconf url). Also note that many applications like Firefox have their own proxy settings - which must be set to follow system settings, so that you don't need to configure each app separately. There is one drawback, that you will have to change your proxy settings each time you switch between networks (eg: college & home), or your internet may not work for apparently mysterious reasons. Its hard to track down proxy problems, unless you know forehand that it is the wrong setting.
There is one another issue that may depend on the network you are connected to. Many of them provide only HTTP proxy (usually Squid) and so, only web browsing may work. IMs and downloads may not work. If you don't know of separate proxies for different services, the best option available is to check the 'Use the same proxy for all proxy for all protocols' options- and pray that all web services work. Regards, Gokul Das --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For details visit the website: www.ilug-tvm.org or the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
