On Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:16:32 +0000 adrelanos <adrelanos@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Julian Yon: > > On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:31:51 +0200 > > esolve esolve <esolvepolito@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > >> hi, I know this question may seems strange, but I have some tests > >> to do over tor > >> [...] > > > > What you're trying to do is illogical. Normally, your local system > > resolves localhost to 127.0.0.1 which is the âloopbackâ address to > > talk to itself. Over Tor this is meaningless, as your exit node > > isn't on your local machine. If you want to test a Tor connection > > to your server then you'll need to expose it to the Internet and > > use its external address rather than localhost. Alternatively, set > > it up as a hidden service and test using its .onion address. > > > > Julian > > Incorrect. If you look into Tor Button settings, you can add an > exception for 127.0.0.1. Localhost can be connected directly. But then that won't be âover Torâ (see first part of the question). You either connect over Tor or you connect directly. It's like saying âI want to travel via the South Pole without leaving the houseâ. -- 3072D/F3A66B3A Julian Yon (2012 General Use) <pgp.2012@xxxxxx>
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