VPN Client?

[Michael Hipp]

David Bandel wrote:
> On 3/11/07, Susan Macchia <susan at smacchia.net> wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I'm looking for a VPN client to run under linux.  I've googled around a bit
>> and found a couple of references to vpn & pptp clients for old distros
>> and a cisco client.  I'm curious if any of you guys have experience with VPN
>> clients and what you all use.
> 
> Hi Susan.  I've been using OpenVPN for years now.  The 2.x version has
> a server/multi-client version with certificates, but the instructions
> are so easy anyone can do it (check out the easy-rsa scripts).
> 
> They also have a Windows version (but I've never gotten it to work,
> although many have).  I have it running on Linux and OpenBSD.

I also use OpenVPN extensively. Including the Windows version. One client is 
using it on Macs to their Linux server. The configuration of OpenVPN takes a 
bit of study but it's not really difficult.

I also use Hamachi ( http://hamachi.cc ). It's about the easiest to configure 
VPN ever. Almost zero configuration. Don't even need to open router ports 
which can be real handy in cases where you don't control the network. It's not 
open source but it is free of cost for the basic version. Also works well in a 
multi-platform environment.

OpenVPN is more powerful. Hamachi is simpler.

Michael