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From: Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk>
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Subject: Re: Why do 3 completely different proxy mechanisms exist in Windows?
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Marion wrote:

> Psiphon freeware can function as a VPN or as an application-level proxy.

I have to wonder, what's in it for them to let you consume their 
bandwidth for free?