[tor-talk] how to access http://localhost/test.php through TBB

[Julian Yon]

On Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:16:32 +0000
adrelanos <adrelanos at riseup.net> wrote:

> Julian Yon:
> > On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:31:51 +0200
> > esolve esolve <esolvepolito at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> >> hi, I know this question may seems strange, but I have some tests
> >> to do over tor
> >> [...]
> > 
> > What you're trying to do is illogical. Normally, your local system
> > resolves localhost to 127.0.0.1 which is the “loopback” address to
> > talk to itself. Over Tor this is meaningless, as your exit node
> > isn't on your local machine. If you want to test a Tor connection
> > to your server then you'll need to expose it to the Internet and
> > use its external address rather than localhost. Alternatively, set
> > it up as a hidden service and test using its .onion address.
> > 
> > Julian
> 
> Incorrect. If you look into Tor Button settings, you can add an
> exception for 127.0.0.1. Localhost can be connected directly.

But then that won't be “over Tor” (see first part of the question). You
either connect over Tor or you connect directly. It's like saying “I
want to travel via the South Pole without leaving the house”.

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3072D/F3A66B3A Julian Yon (2012 General Use) <pgp.2012 at jry.me>
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