Transparent vs. Non-transparent Proxy?

I have seen the term transparent proxy quite a bit. Can anyone tell me the
difference between the two, and give me an example? What are the benefits
of one over the other?

I am thinking it may be this:

A transparent proxy is one in which you only specify the proxy server
address in your Internet browser proxy server settings

A non-transparent proxy is one, such as MS Proxy server, where you have to
install a proxy client in the client PC's to use the proxy server for
everything from Web browsing to telnet and ftping.

Am I right, or way off? I am getting ready to set up Squid in 4 of my
business' locations and want to make sure it is what I want. It is being
installed on Linux.

Steve Cody
Received on Wed Dec 29 1999 - 19:03:19 MST