[NTLUG:Discuss] OpenVPN

[severian@pobox.com]

Howdy,
   I did start this mostly as an educational excercise.  I still think it 
would be a useful thing to know how to do.  I was talking about it to 
someone and they asked if I could help get 30 VPN sites set up for them.
   I think I trust an Open Source system more than a closed box like the 
NetGear.  I notice that the NetGear is made in China.and you saw that Steve 
Ballmer warned us about code from China ;-)
   But seriously, I see reports that the NetGear won't work in Road Warrior 
mode with a Windows client unless you buy expensive client software.  I 
won't really be using a classic Road Warrior mode, but I'll be close.  The 
clients will be home users whose IP addresses can change every day or 
two(i.e., DSL and cable).  Do you have experience that says these reports 
are wrong?  If so, I'd consider buying the NetGear.  Its not that much more 
expensive that a cheap PC and it is nice and small.
Good day,
Ralph

In response to the welcome remarks of jeremyb at univista.com at 11:29 AM 
10/31/03 -0600:
>I'm with you on that, Jay.  From a business perspective, spending time
>getting a full open source Linux VPN solution in place is just plain
>wasteful unless you already know exactly what needs to be done.  If you want
>to have a Linux VPN solution as a matter of principal or for an educational
>experience then by all means do it.  If your time is equally valuable as