Re: freeswan 1.5 Debian packages available
I have a question on whether freeswan is the type of software that I
need. I am not familiar with IPsec but I will need to become familiar
with it.
Our information technology group has introduced a new service whereby
a home cable modem can run over a connection that is directly peered
with our university network. They use virtual private networking
software on the link. Of course, they provide the client software for
"both kinds of computers - Windows *and* Macintosh" (that always
reminds me of the scene in "The Blues Brothers" where the proprietor
of a bar says they listen to "both kinds of music - country *and*
western"). When I mention that I would like to put a Linux machine on
the network they stare at me blankly.
I just installed the client on a Windows 98 machine. The software
claims to be an Extranet Access Client (I have forgotten the name of
the vendor but can find it when I go home, if that would help) that
uses the IPsec protocol with ISAKMP/Oakley Key Exchange.
Is this enough to get me started trying to bring a Linux machine onto
the VPN?
If so, what client software will I need?
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