Where is the source code used to compile npSwitchy.dll, npSwitchy.so and npSwitchy64.so ?

Currently, only the source code for the extension is available. The plugin source code isn't available for public for now, but maybe it'll be released later. Thanks for your concern.

I'd like to see the source too. at least some old version...

Sorry for the naive question, but what exactly does the plugin file do? Can the extension be used without it?

jeremy: It manipulates system-wide proxy settings (outside of chrome) and probably seeking for informations about your bank accounts and credit cards.

hahah, you read my mind.

So, Mohammadhi, what is inside this plugin and why are you keeping it secret?

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I'd like to see the source too.

You are aware that code.google.com is for hosting open-source projects only, right? The source is supposed to be released for the entire project, not just parts.

Since the developer was such a douche. First releasing only part of the source code and than abandon the project. I've taken a look at the insides of the windows dll version.

The functions of importance are: InternetSetOption http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa385114(v=vs.85).aspx

InternetQueryOption http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa385101(v=vs.85).aspx

RasEnumEntries http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa377380(v=vs.85).aspx

Basically it replaces a global proxy setting, used by the whole machine: Internet options -> LAN settings, 'Use automatic configuration script'

Not very neat, in my opinion. A browser extension should only change the local browser proxy settings. Although chrome do not have local proxy settings yet (chrome team and its strange/mystic/magic priorities, sigh).

Unfortunately this extension do now work any more. I have not research the cause of that yet.

Hope the info helps

@Mohammadhi, did i get your attention now ? ;) wake up!

There's another issue that duplicates this, http://code.google.com/p/switchy/issues/detail?id=153. Perhaps it's time to bring this extension to Google's attention - you can do so at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/report/caehdcpeofiiigpdhbabniblemipncjj

It's interesting that the author has been doing other Chrome extension work since he abandoned this one - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search-extensions/Hejazi