Array of proxies on a linux machine

Question

Hi, I would like to setup a system which I could change the ip any time I want. The Idea I have is to have a list of proxies, which by pressing a button or something similar will switch to a different proxy server.

any suggestions of how to do it( I believe there is already a software for that somewhere)

I use ubuntu 10.04 (linux).

Answer 1

If you want to change network settings as normal luser, look for Networkmanager.

For Firefox there are some extensions/add-ons that let you switch between proxy from a list, e.g. FoxyProxy.