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Difference between a proxy server and normal

Last answer on Dec 19, 2008 12:19:22 pm GMT dontozor, on Dec 19, 2008 12:17:34 pm GMT 
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Hello,
Hello,

Just a simple question what is the difference between a proxy server and a normal server?

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 hohot, on Dec 19, 2008 12:19:22 pm GMT
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Hi,
A proxy server relays requested data back to you via a server here as a normal server is normally pretty direct. You can get more information from Wikipedia.com also.

   
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