Conclusion

Proxy servers enable safer, more efficient Internet access. They can be configured to provide firewall and filtering support, shared connections, and caching. Browsers need to be configured to take advantage of proxy servers, but this configuration can be automated to a large extent.

Although proxies make the Web a somewhat less open place, and can theoretically introduce additional network overhead, they should remain an essential Web technology for years to come.

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