Thread: Simple view on how proxies work (inc DNS)
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Old 18-03-2004, 13:21   #43
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Re: Simple view on how proxies work (inc DNS)
Erol - you also need to factor in the bandwidth costs that the supplier of the data pays. A site pays its host bandwidth cost. NTLs (and others proxies) reduce the bandwidth I use at my host by about 25%, meaning I stay within my prepaid bandwidth.

NTLs proxies generally work well for me so I don't complain. Ctrl F5 addresses any problems. Occasionally I need to specify as the transparant Luton/Ware has gone screwy.

I like to think of proxys like warehouses. Just because a pair of shoes is made in China this doesn't mean the entire stock stays there until its called for. They are shipped out to the other continents for quicker delivery.
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