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6* months away now. If you're on 10, do you plan to upgrade? Make the jump to Linux? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I want to move to Linux, but I need to be able to use the VPN service my work uses and I'm just not sure how to get it working on Linux. I should just dual boot.

[–] techognito@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Without prodding too much into what VPN you work uses

Most VPN solutions run on linux just fine, even Microsoft PPTP VPN solution works fine. I would probably check with your IT department what protocol they use and any connection caveats (like machine certificates used for authentication) and look into the different VPN solutions (some examples; WireGuard and OpenVPN are very well supported, IPSec (libreswan or strongswan are options here) depends on setup, PPTP/L2TP should work with most setups (I have to admin I havn't touched those enough), vpnc works with Cisco base IPsec setups and openconnect works with most SSL VPN connection)

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's Watchguard. Though looking at their site, it seems like there might be support that I wasn't able to find last time I looked into this. Definitely want to dual boot at some point. I've got a Surface Book 3 though, and I know it needs special kernel stuff to get working properly, so I'd almost rather just wait until my boss retires and everyone's out of a job to dive into Linux. Easier than finding spare time in my life. Living the dream

[–] techognito@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I have not any experience with WatchGuard, but it from some quick searching around it seems to not be far from the easiest to set up for linux. dual-booting is probably the easier solution.

I hope you find a solution to what sounds like not the best life situation, and may you have an otherwise have a nice Linux journey.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Sorry for that, it gets hard sometimes when I start accidentally living the examined life for a second

[–] tomenzgg@midwest.social 3 points 2 months ago

Dual-booting was how I first got into Linux; it truly leaves open the ability to keep everything you're worried about not having.

What's the VPN?