A proxy server can be useful regarding security. Proxy servers
can also act as a cache that enables users to get faster
internet access. At the same time, this server allows them to
share downloads more easily. Squid is a web proxy server that is
secure and it has good caching facilities too. In computers
based on Ubuntu operating systems, this Proxy server can be
installed. This can be done by entering the required commands in
the terminal of Ubuntu . It is also important to configure the
proxy server after the installation process is completed.
1.Installing the proxy To install Squid type the following
command in a terminal: sudo aptitude install squid 2.Configuring
the proxy Configuration of Squid is done by editing the
following file: /etc/squid/squid.conf To edit this file, type
Alt+F2 and enter the following command: gksu gedit
/etc/squid/squid.conf 2.1.Naming the proxy Its important that
Squid knows the name of the machine. To do this, locate the line
visible_hostname For example, if the machine is cal