By default, OpenJDK, the default Java virtual machine used by Debian and Ubuntu, does not obey system-wide proxy settings.
To rectify this, edit /etc/java-6-openjdk/net.properties, and change
java.net.useSystemProxies=false to true.
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SSH is a method of connecting two computers securely. The protocol also supports tunneling of traffic inside the SSH connection. This enables us to setup a secure mini VPN in seconds. I run a SSH server on my router at home, which I use when I’m using internet connections I do not trust, or when I want to access devices behind my firewall.
user@client:~$ ssh server-D 1080 Now set your SOCKS proxy to localhost:1080 in your browser:
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