I have read some on Proxy Servers, but I am still confused.

[Rolf Kutz]

On 03/12/08 09:02 +0100, Eberhard Roloff wrote:
>Generally a firewall handles traffic by looking at each IP packet, 
>applying a rule set to it and act accordingly. A proxy in contrast is an 
>application that acts "on your behalf" in regard to internet 
>communication. They are generally not related, although it often makes 
>sense to install them in common.

Proxy could be seen as an "application level
firewall" vs. a "packet level firewall". Both have
their advantages and disadvantages.

>So you can safely rely on your router/firewall, have fun with your new 
>machine and feel adequately safe.

If you keep your system up2date.

regards, Rolf

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