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Add a real easy way to use VPN
Consistent with our project values, we should add a real easy way to use VPN.
Like, one click.
Ideally one that doesn't create logs and needs no sign-up, no no username and passwords.
https://leap.se/ lists some such providers:
- Riseup.net
- The Calyx Institute
These are using OpenVPN.
There is also
- https://github.com/Snawoot/hola-proxy/
- https://github.com/Snawoot/opera-proxy/
There are "Zero configuration" and "Simple and straightforward" (the project's description!), so match our philosophy exactly. But seem to be only for HTTP(S) and not system-wide.
Blocked by: https://gitlab.com/nitrohorse/bitmask-openvpn-generator/-/issues/1
Could not get https://gitlab.com/nitrohorse/bitmask-openvpn-generator to work so far. It is supposed to generate OpenVPN configuration files (.ovpn) to connect to Riseup and Calyx's VPN.
If it would work, it should be a matter of running openvpn --config *.ovpn.
I love the idea of integrating OpenVPN into the network manager, especially combined with the possibility of using ghostbsd/networkmgr. This would also allow a non terminal option for remote workers using OpenVPN.
https://hide.me/en/free-vpn amy be another option. They say
- Life-time free VPN, not a trial
- No speed throttling
- No registration, no sign up required
This seems to be backed by a business model because the are selling monthly plans as well: https://hide.me/en/pricing