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Glype is currently the most popular open-source implementation of a web proxy. CGIProxy and Cohula are less popular, but have the same functionality. PHProxy and Zelune are used very often too.
Web proxy detection and real IP address disclosure
Web proxies (or anonymizers) are widely used as a tool for bypassing restrictions on access to many web services. But there is a common misconception that a web proxy can hide your IP address. Turning off Java and Flash does not guarantee your anonymity, because someone can still learn your IP address via JavaScript. Since visiting most websites with JavaScript disabled makes no sense, using a web proxy for ensuring your anonymity could bring an unwanted situation.
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