Etruscan:

i'm going to try to set up a http/mail/ftp proxy on a old slack box. i shouldn't have a problem setting up the ssh to listen for my client (on standard or non-standard port) what i need clarification w/ is

1. when the ssh makes the request on behalf of my client. how can it identify the requested service (how can ssh determince if i need mail or to browse)

2. if you guys say that the outbound port in regular straigtforward connection is "randomly" choosen...

a) does that hold true for all services (ftp, http, snmp)?
b) if so, will shh choose randomly too or will it use the same socket for all services?
c) if not, can i make choose randomy like a true browser
d) if not, can i set certain outbound ports

3. will every server understand ssh encryption?

4. will i be able to run java, shockwave, active x and everything else as in straight connection
Ahhh..... Now we get to the crux of the matter..... Why didn't you ask this in the first place? Then a whole bunch of people wouldn't have been "shooting in the dark".

Hopefully someone can now give you a definitive answer to your questions..... 'Cos I can't....

Good luck....