[ale] PPTP tunnels for linux/windows/mac...

[Geoffrey]

Robert L. Harris wrote:
> 
>   Some of us are examining PPTP tunnels for users in the field to VPN
> into the office.  I am trying to derail the normal windows-only
> solutions and so far we're doing ok.  Anyone know much about setting up
> servers or the like?  I've set up clients before but no servers.  I'd
> like to go into the meetings next week well armed and well informed.
> 
>   This has to be able to support Linux, Windows and a couple Mac users.

You really need to research the security issues with pptp.  It is 
greatly flawed and should not be trusted for a vpn.  ipsec is the 
solution and it is supported on all of the noted OSs above.

Would not ssh work as well for your situation?

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Until later, Geoffrey	esoteric at 3times25.net

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