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Document the HTTP proxy install method.

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@ -25,17 +25,20 @@ You can install from the following types of media:
FTP Get the distribution files from an anonymous ftp server
(you will be presented with a list). Please note that
there are also two ways of invoking FTP in either
"Active" and "Passive" mode.
you may invoke FTP in "Active" mode, "Passive" mode, or
via an HTTP proxy.
Active mode is the standard way of fetching files and
Passive mode is for use when you're behind a firewall or
some other security mechanism that blocks active FTP
connections. If you chose "other" in the FTP menu, please
also note that all paths are *relative* to the home
directory of the user being logged in as. By default, this
is the user "ftp" (anonymous ftp) but you may change this
in the Options screen.
connections. Using an HTTP proxy is sometimes necessary
for firewalls which block all FTP connections.
If you chose to enter your own URL in the FTP menu, please
note that all paths are *relative* to the home directory
of the user being logged in as. By default, this is the
user "ftp" (anonymous ftp) but you may change this in the
Options screen.
NFS Get the distribution files from an NFS server somewhere