[R] update.packages with proxy?

[Philippe Grosjean]

You don't tell which system you are running on. But if it is Windows, it is
possible to use update.package() through a proxy with the following
modifications:

- Go to the subdirectory 'modules'. You will find there 'internet.dll' and
'internet2.dll'.
- Rename 'internet.dll' whatever you want. For instance 'internet.old'
- Rename 'internet2.dll' to 'internet.dll'

Now, R will use the same configuration as Internet Explorer does. If you can
access the web via Internet Explorer through a proxy, i.e., if you correctly
configure it, then, it should now be the same for R.

If I understand, primary 'internet.dll' is more reliable but it bypass
internet access configuration of IE. 'internet2.dll' is provided as an
alternative in cases where 'internet.dll' fails, like an access through a
proxy.

All the best,

Philippe Grosjean


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>Hello Dear R user:

>How can I use the update.package() function if my system
>has proxy configuration.

>Thank you very much

>Kenneth Cabrera
>Universidad Nacional de Colombia
>Sede Medellin
>Facultad de Ciencias
>ICNE

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