RE: proxy.pac

On 19-Aug-97 Simon Haighton-Williams wrote:
> Dear list,
> I need some help with writing a proxy.pac that sets the correct
> proxy based on the DNS name of the client. For example a client dials
> into modem 20 in location foo - they get the DNS name
> rack20-foo.somecompany.co.uk I want them to use the cache
> webcache-foo.somecompany.co.uk.
> Regards,
> Simon

It could work like this:

function FindProxyURL(url,host)
{
    if (shExpMatch(host,"rack20-*.somecompany.co.uk") {
        return "PROXY webcache-whatever.somecompany.co.uk";
    }

    .... other patterns ....

    return "DIRECT";
}

The proxy autoconfiguration file is normal JavaScript code. You can check
the Netscape Website for help about JavaScript.

Michael

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