cgiproxy

For web proxy webmasters, the first thing is to choose a proper proxy script. In this articles, 5 of the most popular web proxy scripts are compared. This is your definite guide for you on choosing a web proxy script. I received some inquiries periodically on choosing a proxy script to start a web proxy site. So, I decided to post my opinions here. It is always a tough question, when “the best” is involved. However, for a web proxy site, the candidates are quite limited. For simplicity and legal reasons, I will limit my discussion on free scripts only. The possible options usually include: CGIProxy, Glype, PHProxy, Surrogafier and Zelune.

PHProxy, short for PHP Proxy, was a highly popular web proxy script that gained considerable traction in the early 2000s. History and current status of PHProxy Developed by Abdullah Arif, the script provided users with a simple way to browse the internet anonymously by acting as an intermediary between the user’s browser and the sites they wished to visit. However, on September 7, 2007, Arif announced the discontinuation of the project, thereby relinquishing all rights and responsibilities associated with it. The last release (version 0.5b2) of this script was on January 27, 2007 under GPL license. The script is available for download in sourceforge. A copy of the last version (0.52b2) can also be found on TheProxyGuide (click to download). A demo of the PHProxy script is available at phproxy.goyap.net (no longer working). Advantages of PHProxy The architecture of PHProxy shared several similarities with the well-known CGIProxy project, which served as its inspiration. While CGIProxy scripts were written in the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) language, PHProxy was developed in PHP. This key difference made PHProxy more accessible for many webmasters, especially those looking to set up a proxy server with minimal hassle. The ease of installation and configuration contributed significantly to…

CGIProxy is a free proxy script for non-commercial use, and it is written in the Perl programming language. It allows users to browse the web anonymously by routing their requests through a proxy server. The copyright for this script appears to be held by its creator, James Marshall. The initial version, known as version 1.0, was released on August 3, 1998. Since its release, CGIProxy has gained popularity among users who seek to maintain privacy while navigating the internet. Its continued development and updates have contributed to its relevance in addressing privacy issues in online browsing. The latest version (2.2.4) of CGIProxy was released in 2019. You can get the latest script and up-to-date documentation at https://www.jmarshall.com/tools/cgiproxy/. The licensing type for CGIProxy is free for non-commercial use, and licensable for commercial use. Here is the detailed comparison of PHProxy, CGIProxy and Glype.