[NTLUG:Discuss] Proxy Servers (SOCKS type)

[chris.gamble@CPBINC.com]

Does anyone know the best way to setup a full authenticating proxy? I am
currently using squid which does a great job for www traffic, but would like
to proxy other protocols like irc and pop3. I use this on my home network
(mostly to prevent my child from reaching the great internet), so I would
prefer something that had a decent auth system. I have used inets dante, but
its auth system is based on ip address, which I do not think is a strong
auth method.

Any help is greatly appreciated..