mrgr8avill: You should not comment on subjects you do not understand. Not only does it not help the original poster, but you leave a permanent record of incorrect information on the internet for others to find.

The purpose of the proxy is to mask the end users true public IP address. By changing IP addresses the host website will see each request as coming from a different user. This is a common task and not an odd request worthy of your gentle flaming...

Takkun: I too am researching the most appropriate technique... ;-)