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                    Hello,
I have been using the www.findnot.com I find their service slow even the broadband speeds are no good and very expensive too.
Any suggestions on whats a viable alternative please do not suggest Tor
Regards,
Samantha
                I have been using the www.findnot.com I find their service slow even the broadband speeds are no good and very expensive too.
Any suggestions on whats a viable alternative please do not suggest Tor

Regards,
Samantha
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            be good? Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.0 Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.0
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 Thanks this seems to work however it DISCONNECTS every 10 minutes if idle to reveal ones Isp address are there any software solutions to this?
 Everytime one boots up you have to remember to connect to the Service well this is not a major problem for me.
 Can these Proxies really be trusted with ones private data?
 see stuff I copied and pasted
 inetnum: 83.233.0.0 - 83.233.255.255
 org: ORG-LA21-RIPE
 netname: SE-LABS2-20040206
 descr: Skycom AB
 country: SE
 admin-c: LR683-RIPE
 tech-c: LR683-RIPE
 status: ALLOCATED PA
 mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
 mnt-lower: LABS2-MNT
 mnt-routes: LABS2-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 organisation: ORG-LA21-RIPE
 org-name: Skycom AB
 org-type: LIR
 address: Bredband2
 network department 1337
 Sdra tullgatan 4
 S-211 40 Malmo
 Sweden
 phone: 46 771 518501
 fax-no: 46 771 518501
 admin-c: FV2152-RIPE
 admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
 admin-c: TB345-RIPE
 mnt-ref: LABS2-MNT
 mnt-ref: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
 mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 role: Labs2 Routingregistry
 address: Sodra tullgatan 4
 S-211 40 Malmoe
 Sweden
 phone: 46 771 518500
 fax-no: 46 40 125890
 abuse-mailbox: abuse@skycom.se
 admin-c: MA831-RIPE
 tech-c: MA831-RIPE
 admin-c: TB345-RIPE
 tech-c: TB345-RIPE
 admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
 tech-c: WMG4-RIPE
 nic-hdl: LR683-RIPE
 mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 route: 83.233.0.0/16
 descr: LABS2-BLK
 origin: AS29518
 mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 (Asked whois.arin.net:43 about +83.233.183.252) (show)
 OrgName: RIPE Network Coordination Centre
 OrgID: RIPE
 Address: P.O. Box 10096
 City: Amsterdam
 StateProv:
 PostalCode: 1001EB
 Country: NL
 ReferralServer: whois: //whois.ripe.net: 43
 NetRange: 83.0.0.0 - 83.255.255.255
 CIDR: 83.0.0.0/8
 NetName: 83-RIPE
 NetHandle: NET-83-0-0-0-1
 Parent:
 NetType: Allocated to RIPE NCC
 NameServer: NS-PRIRIPENET
 NameServer: SEC1.APNIC.NET
 NameServer: SEC3.APNIC.NET
 NameServer: SUNIC.SUNET.SE
 NameServer: TINNIE.ARIN.NET
 NameServer: NS3.NIC.FR
 Comment: These addresses have been further assigned to users in
 Comment: the RIPE NCC region. Contact information can be found in
 Comment: the RIPE database at http://www.ripe.net/whois
 Comment:
 RegDate: 2003-11-17
 Updated: 2004-03-16
 ARIN WHOIS database last updated 2008-11-14 19: 10
 Enter ? for additional hints on searching ARIN's WHOIS datab
 https://www.findnot.com
 # We keep logs for a maximum of 5 days to protect the system from being used for abusive purposes. Official requests for information/subpoenas normally require more than 5 days. Usually it would take someone more than 5 days to even figure out where we are, and then serving a subpoena would require even more time. We have never actually been served with a lawful subpoena.
 # You can access the system from any number of computers, just one at a time per account. This means you can use the service while traveling, at work, at school, or away from home.
 # We accept e-gold for secure anonymous payments.
 # We accept anonymous payments such as mailed in cash and postal money orders.
 # Findnot.Com is not an American or EU company. We do not place you at risk for any privacy violations that seem to come from these jurisdictions. We do have servers in these locations but they have no sensitive data on them that could violate your privacy or security.
 # Use Findn
 Server List
 For your convenience here is a list of vpn servers for you to choose from.
 If you haven't completed one of our setup procedures, be sure to review instructions for one of the setup options here before proceeding.
 If you are using our SSH tunnel, you can launch our SSH Proxy Tunnel right from our website instead of downloading the setup files! It uses SSH over port 80 so you should be able to use it in almost any environment. Click on the server name below to launch it now ! Choose RUN when prompted.
 Check our setup page for PRO setup options.
 PRO Servers
 Server
 http://www.findnot.com/servers.html
 Location
 Language
 Security
 pro1.findnot.com
 US Servers
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro2.findnot.com
 Fremont, CA
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro3.findnot.com
 Chicago, IL
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro4.findnot.com
 Livingston, UK
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro5.findnot.com
 Germany
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro6.findnot.com
 Seattle, Washington
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro7.findnot.com
 Sweden
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro8.findnot.com
 Montreal, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro9.findnot.com
 Chicago, IL
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Standard Servers
 Server
 Location
 Language
 Security
 Server Performance* (lower is better)
 vpn1.findnot.com
 US Servers
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 N/A
 vpn2.findnot.com
 California
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5485 ms
 vpn3.findnot.com
 Miami, FL
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn4.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 2610 ms
 vpn5.findnot.com
 Malaysia
 Behasa Melayu
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn6.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3047 ms
 vpn7.findnot.com
 Toronto, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 2812 ms
 vpn8.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn9.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3114 ms
 vpn10.findnot.com
 Florida
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3514 ms
 vpn11.findnot.com
 Ontario, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 4872 ms
 vpn12.findnot.com
 Netherlands
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 6380 ms
 vpn13.findnot.com
 Seattle, Washington
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3685 ms
 vpn14.findnot.com
 Germany
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn15.findnot.com
 Iowa
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3897 ms
 vpn16.findnot.com
 Malaysia
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5239 ms
 vpn17.findnot.com
 Montreal
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3312 ms
 vpn18.findnot.com
 Germany
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 4088 ms
 vpn19.findnot.com
 California
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5153 ms
 vpn20.findnot.com
 Georgia
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5596 ms
 vpn21.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5201 ms
 vpn22.findnot.com
 Florida
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 6046 ms
 vpn23.findnot.com
 Minnesota
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn24.findnot.com
 Pennsylvania
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn25.findnot.com
 Nevada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn26.findnot.com
 Virginia
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn27.findnot.com
 Chicago
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 14894 ms
 vpn28.findnot.com
 New Jersey
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 14734 ms
 vpn29.findnot.com
 California
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 14796 ms
 vpn30.findnot.com
 Montreal, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 testing...
 * Four factors impact performance.
 Bandwidth - which is the raw amount of data that can be transferred per second. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how fat (thick) the pipe is.
 Latency - which is how long it takes for a packet to travel between it's source and destination. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how long it takes for the hot water to go from your hot water heater to your faucet when you turn the hot water tap on.
 Load - which is the amount of load other users are putting on the server.
 Network Congestion - how well packets flow from your computer to the server.
 The above test combines a mixture of all 4 in its results. The test is not meant to give an accurate test but can give you an idea of which server might serve you best. You may want to reload this page a few times
 Regards,
 Samantha0
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            >>>
 Thanks this seems to work however it DISCONNECTS every 10 minutes if idle to reveal ones Isp address are there any software solutions to this?
 Everytime one boots up you have to remember to connect to the Service well this is not a major problem for me.
 Can these Proxies really be trusted with ones private data?
 see stuff I copied and pasted
 inetnum: 83.233.0.0 - 83.233.255.255
 org: ORG-LA21-RIPE
 netname: SE-LABS2-20040206
 descr: Skycom AB
 country: SE
 admin-c: LR683-RIPE
 tech-c: LR683-RIPE
 status: ALLOCATED PA
 mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
 mnt-lower: LABS2-MNT
 mnt-routes: LABS2-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 organisation: ORG-LA21-RIPE
 org-name: Skycom AB
 org-type: LIR
 address: Bredband2
 network department 1337
 Sdra tullgatan 4
 S-211 40 Malmo
 Sweden
 phone: 46 771 518501
 fax-no: 46 771 518501
 admin-c: FV2152-RIPE
 admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
 admin-c: TB345-RIPE
 mnt-ref: LABS2-MNT
 mnt-ref: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
 mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-HM-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 role: Labs2 Routingregistry
 address: Sodra tullgatan 4
 S-211 40 Malmoe
 Sweden
 phone: 46 771 518500
 fax-no: 46 40 125890
 abuse-mailbox: [EMAIL="abuse@skycom.se"]abuse@skycom.se[/EMAIL]
 admin-c: MA831-RIPE
 tech-c: MA831-RIPE
 admin-c: TB345-RIPE
 tech-c: TB345-RIPE
 admin-c: WMG4-RIPE
 tech-c: WMG4-RIPE
 nic-hdl: LR683-RIPE
 mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 route: 83.233.0.0/16
 descr: LABS2-BLK
 origin: AS29518
 mnt-by: LABS2-MNT
 source: RIPE Filtered
 (Asked whois.arin.net:43 about +83.233.183.252) (show)
 OrgName: RIPE Network Coordination Centre
 OrgID: RIPE
 Address: P.O. Box 10096
 City: Amsterdam
 StateProv:
 PostalCode: 1001EB
 Country: NL
 ReferralServer: whois: //whois.ripe.net: 43
 NetRange: 83.0.0.0 - 83.255.255.255
 CIDR: 83.0.0.0/8
 NetName: 83-RIPE
 NetHandle: NET-83-0-0-0-1
 Parent:
 NetType: Allocated to RIPE NCC
 NameServer: NS-PRIRIPENET
 NameServer: SEC1.APNIC.NET
 NameServer: SEC3.APNIC.NET
 NameServer: SUNIC.SUNET.SE
 NameServer: TINNIE.ARIN.NET
 NameServer: NS3.NIC.FR
 Comment: These addresses have been further assigned to users in
 Comment: the RIPE NCC region. Contact information can be found in
 Comment: the RIPE database at http://www.ripe.net/whois
 Comment:
 RegDate: 2003-11-17
 Updated: 2004-03-16
 ARIN WHOIS database last updated 2008-11-14 19: 10
 Enter ? for additional hints on searching ARIN's WHOIS datab
 www.findnot.com
 # We keep logs for a maximum of 5 days to protect the system from being used for abusive purposes. Official requests for information/subpoenas normally require more than 5 days. Usually it would take someone more than 5 days to even figure out where we are, and then serving a subpoena would require even more time. We have never actually been served with a lawful subpoena.
 # You can access the system from any number of computers, just one at a time per account. This means you can use the service while traveling, at work, at school, or away from home.
 # We accept e-gold for secure anonymous payments.
 # We accept anonymous payments such as mailed in cash and postal money orders.
 # Findnot.Com is not an American or EU company. We do not place you at risk for any privacy violations that seem to come from these jurisdictions. We do have servers in these locations but they have no sensitive data on them that could violate your privacy or security.
 # Use Findn
 Server List
 For your convenience here is a list of vpn servers for you to choose from.
 If you haven't completed one of our setup procedures, be sure to review instructions for one of the setup options here before proceeding.
 If you are using our SSH tunnel, you can launch our SSH Proxy Tunnel right from our website instead of downloading the setup files! It uses SSH over port 80 so you should be able to use it in almost any environment. Click on the server name below to launch it now ! Choose RUN when prompted.
 Check our setup page for PRO setup options.
 PRO Servers
 Server
 http://www.findnot.com/servers.html
 Location
 Language
 Security
 pro1.findnot.com
 US Servers
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro2.findnot.com
 Fremont, CA
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro3.findnot.com
 Chicago, IL
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro4.findnot.com
 Livingston, UK
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro5.findnot.com
 Germany
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro6.findnot.com
 Seattle, Washington
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro7.findnot.com
 Sweden
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro8.findnot.com
 Montreal, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 pro9.findnot.com
 Chicago, IL
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Standard Servers
 Server
 Location
 Language
 Security
 Server Performance* (lower is better)
 vpn1.findnot.com
 US Servers
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 N/A
 vpn2.findnot.com
 California
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5485 ms
 vpn3.findnot.com
 Miami, FL
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn4.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 2610 ms
 vpn5.findnot.com
 Malaysia
 Behasa Melayu
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn6.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3047 ms
 vpn7.findnot.com
 Toronto, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 2812 ms
 vpn8.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn9.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3114 ms
 vpn10.findnot.com
 Florida
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3514 ms
 vpn11.findnot.com
 Ontario, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 4872 ms
 vpn12.findnot.com
 Netherlands
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 6380 ms
 vpn13.findnot.com
 Seattle, Washington
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3685 ms
 vpn14.findnot.com
 Germany
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn15.findnot.com
 Iowa
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3897 ms
 vpn16.findnot.com
 Malaysia
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5239 ms
 vpn17.findnot.com
 Montreal
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 3312 ms
 vpn18.findnot.com
 Germany
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 4088 ms
 vpn19.findnot.com
 California
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5153 ms
 vpn20.findnot.com
 Georgia
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5596 ms
 vpn21.findnot.com
 New York
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 5201 ms
 vpn22.findnot.com
 Florida
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 6046 ms
 vpn23.findnot.com
 Minnesota
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn24.findnot.com
 Pennsylvania
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn25.findnot.com
 Nevada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn26.findnot.com
 Virginia
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 Error Connecting
 vpn27.findnot.com
 Chicago
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 14894 ms
 vpn28.findnot.com
 New Jersey
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 14734 ms
 vpn29.findnot.com
 California
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 14796 ms
 vpn30.findnot.com
 Montreal, Canada
 English
 128 Bit Encryption
 testing...
 * Four factors impact performance.
 Bandwidth - which is the raw amount of data that can be transferred per second. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how fat (thick) the pipe is.
 Latency - which is how long it takes for a packet to travel between it's source and destination. Using a plumbing analogy, this is how long it takes for the hot water to go from your hot water heater to your faucet when you turn the hot water tap on.
 Load - which is the amount of load other users are putting on the server.
 Network Congestion - how well packets flow from your computer to the server.
 The above test combines a mixture of all 4 in its results. The test is not meant to give an accurate test but can give you an idea of which server might serve you best. You may want to reload this page a few times
 Regards,
 Samantha
 I forgot to mention I am on broadband.
 The Proxy is programmed to cut every 10 minutes once it senses inactivity.
 Reasons Well I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying ) but I never gave this person my name and address ) but I never gave this person my name and address
 I know there be some reduction in speed but with https://www.findnot.com they were intermittent,problematic and generally appauling .
 cheapest service about 12.00 Usdollars per month or £7.00 UK sterling
 Broadband Pro Speed 40:00Usdollars per month a lousy service.
 Thanks,
 Samantha0
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            it's not, either the OP is delusioned, misguided, of fibbing.
 as I understand it, anonymous proxies etc are used to either bypass controls set by sysmanagers/isps, or to carry out activity generally of an illegal/immoral nature.
 best of mit is, those whose ISPs are going to phorm them, no amount of vpn tunneling etc will keep the data 'safe'.
 going by "I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution                        Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.0 )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution                        Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.0
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            Hello,
 I have been using the www.findnot.com I find their service slow even the broadband speeds are no good and very expensive too.
 Any suggestions on whats a viable alternative please do not suggest Tor 
 Regards,
 Samantha
 None. Those that there are are very slow and I'd question their honesty. You don't know if they're data trawling.0
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 >>>>>>it's not, either the OP is delusioned, misguided, of fibbing.
 as I understand it, anonymous proxies etc are used to either bypass controls set by sysmanagers/isps, or to carry out activity generally of an illegal/immoral nature.
 best of mit is, those whose ISPs are going to phorm them, no amount of vpn tunneling etc will keep the data 'safe'.
 going by "I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution
 What does "Phorm" mean track? No it actually happened you will have to take my word on it.
 No keylogger was downloaded.
 Samantha0
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            None. Those that there are are very slow and I'd question their honesty. You don't know if they're data trawling.
 >>>>
 What you mean by data trawling.
 I have seen videos on YouTube that said even Google was a Defense Funded Project
 collecting Data.
 I know you cannot believe everything you read.
 Samantha0
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 >>>>it's not, either the OP is delusioned, misguided, of fibbing.
 as I understand it, anonymous proxies etc are used to either bypass controls set by sysmanagers/isps, or to carry out activity generally of an illegal/immoral nature.
 best of mit is, those whose ISPs are going to phorm them, no amount of vpn tunneling etc will keep the data 'safe'.
 going by "I was hacked before even my ISP denied it was possible(lying )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution )" it may be that OP downloaded a keylogger etc.., in which case better basic security is the correct solution
 Where this happened was using a Chat Program called Mirc.co.uk
 using my original Isp address I don't think they allow Proxies to connect now.
 anyway I hardly ever use this now as its so so boring.
 Samantha0
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