The patch given at http://bugs.python.org/issue7291 solved this problem on my Ubuntu 9.10 PC.
** Bug watch added: Python Roundup #7291 http://bugs.python.org/issue7291 -- HTTPS over proxy fails https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/94130 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs