How To Use Wget with Proxy
This tutorial for download using wget but your computer behind proxy non transparent
1. change wgetrc file. Changing this file using your favourite text editor. I am using vi editor
vi /etc/wgetrc
2. Search http_proxy tag
http_proxy=http://proxy.yoyodyne.com:18023/
erase “#” sign
3. change http_proxy=http://proxy.yoyodyne.com:18023/
with Your proxy URL and proxy port
4. Search use_proxy tag
erase “#” sign
5. Save file with this command:
esc + :wq
6. now, You can download with command below:
wget http://penguintux.blogsome.com/2009/01/07/how-to-use-wget-with-proxy/ –proxy-user=penguintux –proxy-password=penguintux
if Your proxy don’t have authentication You don’t need –proxy-user=penguintux –proxy-password=penguintux
happy coding and hacking
