Re: [squid-users] RE: Betr.: RE: [squid-users] NNTP protocol port 119 throuh squid

From: Martin Joseph <mercedes@dont-contact.us>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 00:59:10 -0800

On Feb 1, 2005, at 12:10 AM, Elsen Marc wrote:
>>
>> I've already read the FAQ. I know that, but squid doesn't let the NNTP
>> protocol through.
>> So i can't use any news server any more. I want squid to stay
>> off NNTP.
>>
>> Squid doesn't need to proxy NNTP. Just let it through.
>> Can't i do it with always_direct?
>>
>
>
> Squid isn't a firewall product.
> As stated, it does not understand nntp, and deals with
> http proxying only.
>

What this really means is that Squid isn't the problem. Some other
program either a firewall or port redirector is getting in the way.
Squid doesn't affect your NNTP traffic at all.

Good Luck,
Marty
Received on Tue Feb 01 2005 - 01:59:13 MST

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