I just downloaded the LWP :: Protocol :: connect module in CPAN. This module adds the missing support for the HTTP / CONNECT method in LWP.
use LWP::UserAgent; $ua = LWP::UserAgent->new(); $ua->proxy('https', 'connect://proxyhost.domain:3128/'); $ua->get('https://www.somesslsite.com');
With this module you can use the usual implementation of IO :: Socket :: SSL for LWP> = 6.00.
Markus benning
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