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Add practically important option descriptions to the example in README

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1. nginx with the http_proxy module doesn't by default (or ever) accept CONNECT through http, so https should be used. -E is added for this.

2. Many/most users would use self-signed certificates. -z is described for this.

This README change would potentially simplify the setup process for users.
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@ -71,14 +71,14 @@ a $HOME/.ssh/config file with the following content:
```
Host foobar
ProtocolKeepAlives 30
ProxyCommand /path/to/proxytunnel -p proxy:8080 -P username
-d mybox.athome.nl:443
ProxyCommand /path/to/proxytunnel -E -p proxy:8080 -P username -d mybox.athome.nl:443
```
With:
```
- foobar The symbolic name of the host you want to connect to
- -E Option to use encryption to communicate to the proxy (use https)
- proxy The host name of the proxy you want to connect through
- 8080 The port number where the proxy software listens to
- username Your proxy userid (password will be prompted)
@ -86,6 +86,11 @@ With:
- 443 The port number of the SSH daemon on mybox.athome.nl
```
Optional arguments:
```
- -z Don't verify server SSL certificate (for example in case of self-signed certificate)
```
If your proxy doesn't require the username and password for using it,
you can skip these options. If you don't provide the password on the
command-line (which is recommended) you will be prompted for it by