I would like to write a script that accesses an internet page (and then does something with it). Using examples from Perl Cookbook and perldoc lwpcook I can do this for intranet pages.

However to achieve full functionality I need to get through a proxy server to the internet. I know nothing about the proxy other than I have to authenticate with it (fill in the box that pops up with my userID and password).

The only other clue I have is that PPM (Perl Package Manager - Yes I'm afraid I'm in M$ land) uses environmental variables HTTP_Proxy, HTTP_Proxy_User and HTTP_Proxy_Pass to get through the proxy.

Can anyone offer a clue or point me in the direction of possible wisdom.

TIA

In reply to Access the Internet though a Proxy with Perl by 2mths

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