This might not be the correct place but here goes.. apt-get provides http_proxy and ftp_proxy support but why not SOCKS? I have no experience with SOCKS other than that I use it daily in conjunction with firefox and ssh. I think it is a feature which could be of use to others as well since it would enable you to use apt over ssh. -- Edward Tjörnhammar \_\X\_ Cube² \_\_\X +46703784224 \X\X\X !DSPAM:47c68f4a30731151511124!