setuptools, ez_setup over http proxy

[yoda]

I've recently configured my network such that I use squid as a http
proxy.  I'd now like to be able to use setuptools and ez_setup via this
proxy.  Is this possible? If so, how do I do it?

The most that the setuptools documentation says is
(http://peak.telecommunity.com/DevCenter/setuptools):

"....If you are behind an NTLM-based firewall that prevents Python
programs from accessing the net directly, you may wish to first install
and use the APS proxy server, which lets you get past such firewalls in
the same way that your web browser(s) do....."

ps. I'm not sure that this is the right forum for this question.  If it
isn't feel free to point me to the right place.