IntelliJ's plugin's menu has an option for an HTTP proxy. Why would anyone ever use this feature, and why do other programs (that appear to have equally low utility for a proxy) have this option?

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submitted 8 months ago by AnotherNewAlt

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[–] NoisyCricket 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 8 months ago

Business networks frequently have proxies.

Business networks frequently have proxies.

[–] AnotherNewAlt [S] 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 8 months ago

oh right. i recall that.

but y tho

oh right. i recall that.

but y tho

[–] NoisyCricket 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 8 months ago

Control access to the Internet. Proxies frequently require authentication. Auths can then map to diffient white and/or black lists.

Control access to the Internet. Proxies frequently require authentication. Auths can then map to diffient white and/or black lists.

[–] lostsymbols 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 8 months ago

I use this feature to present myself to Jetbrains as a different IP.

I use this feature to present myself to Jetbrains as a different IP.

[–] AnotherNewAlt [S] 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 8 months ago

what's odd about that is i figure jetbrains could just as easily build in a backdoor for themselves to still ID you.

what's odd about that is i figure jetbrains could just as easily build in a backdoor for themselves to still ID you.