[Bug 204616] [NEW] Network proxy with FireFox

[Alexander Sack]

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 10:21:01AM -0000, Launchpad Bug Tracker wrote:
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> Firefox 3.0b4 has problem with system network proxy configuration - cannot recognize addresses from "Ignore Host list" in "Network Proxy" configuration - although I don't know if this is problem of Firefox or Ubutnu or both.
> 1. System -> Preferences -> Network Proxy -> Manual proxy configuration is set and in "Advanced Configuration" - 192.168.70.128 is added to "Ignore Host list"
> 2. in Firefox -> Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Network -> Connection Settings -> "Use system proxy settings" is selected
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> When I type 192.168.70.128 in Location/Address bar and I hit enter, Firefox ask me about my proxy user and password. In my opinion it should take me to that address (192.168.70.128) without asking for proxy user and password, because it is in "Ignore Host list".
> If I switch configuration in Firefox -> Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Network -> "Connection Settings"  to "Manual proxy configuration" and add proxy address to "HTTP Proxy" and add 192.168.70.128 to "No proxy for" list - everithing is ok - Firefox does not ask for proxy user and password and load the page from 192.168.70.128.
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> Version of Ubuntu is 8.04 - the Hardy Heron - released in April 2008
> I have used ubuntu-8.04-beta-desktop-amd64.iso livecd without installing it to hard disk.
> 

We need to make a proper bug out of this. at least we need a precise
and comprehensive step by step instruction how to reproduce. use this form:

Steps to Reproduce:

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Expected Result:
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 status incomplete

 - Alexander


** Changed in: firefox (Ubuntu)
       Status: Confirmed => Incomplete

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Firefox doesn't use the ignore list of the system-wide proxy config
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/204616
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