How to change url for some sites automatically in Firefox 3

Question

I want some particular urls like "springer.com" to automatically convert to "springer.com.proxy1.mycollege.edu". The second url takes me to springer site through my college library gateway; I am able to access some parts that would otherwise be restricted.

Is there some way to convert the url as above automatically in firefox 3?

Answer 1

Could use your hosts file to trick firefox into looking for springer.com in the right place.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file