i would rather not simply circumvent this isue...i would rather it be fixed. Like i psoted to naother person..squid is a great proxy..that is unless it is one that now sucks. Karanbir Singh wrote: > William Warren wrote: > >> Is there a timetable to fix the yum/http proxy incompatibility? i >> find it interesting this has not been addressed yet. >> >> >>> 3. Another common problem is transparent proxy servers and yum. HTTP >>> mirrors and yum don't work really well via transparent proxy servers, so >>> if you are using one, your best bet is to pick an FTP mirror from our >>> public external server list (see mirror link above) instead of >>> mirror.centos.org. > > > why not ask the guys who built the proxy, thats where the breakage is > mostly. > > Also, you have the option of going to a ftp mirror, and circumvent this > issue. > -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape" CDTT (Certified Duct Tape Technician) Linux user #322099 Machines: 206822 256638 276825 http://counter.li.org/