Re: [WinMac] Proxy Server Software--Small LAN--Recommendations?

Liam Helmer(liamh[at]axion.net)
Wed, 27 Jan 99 01:14:40 -0800

>> I need to decide which proxy server program to use on a Windows 95
>> or 98 host machine. The major contenders seem to be Winproxy.net,
>> Winproxy.com, Wingate, and Spaghetti. What I need is a sure-fire solution
>> that will set up and work the first time around, with minimal upkeep. A good
>> manual, either printed or on-line, and good tech support seem vital. Primary
>> uses are web browsing, email, and multi-player gaming both over the LAN and
>> internet.
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with these programs? Any advice? Any
>> others to look at?
>>
>> Up to $120 or $130 for the software seems reasonable, but I am not
>> adverse to spending less.

Hate to say it, but on a PC box, even a very simple one, linux will
really do a better job at this sort of thing than any other OS, period.
Granted you need to be comfortable with the interface...

I haven't personally used any of these programs on Windows, but, I've
used IPNetRouter as a proxy program for an old Mac Quadra 650, and it
does an admirable job of serving to 3 computers with no complaints so
far. Took me a grand total of 5 minutes to set up, and that included
installing. It's running on System 7.6.1, and works very reliably, even
though the machine is regularly used as well for other things (I've had
no problems getting 180 KB/s sustained through it, on a single 10/T
interface, which is near the sustained limit of my Cable modem).

Cheers,
Liam

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