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Readers Respond: Which VPN Client is Your Favorite, and Why?
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From the article: Free VPN Software Downloads
Numerous client programs exist for Virtual Private Networking (VPN), the technology for establishing private connections over public computer network links. Depending on the types of networks you use, some of these clients may offer more features, better stability and performance, or other qualities you are looking for in a software application.

Can the best VPN client be a free one, or do you believe in the adage "You get what you pay for?" Tell us: Which VPN client is your favorite?

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Pure VPN, for browsing via hotspots

None of these are for hotspot-type wifi browsing. All are for accessing a remote box. I 'play' over wifi. I don't have a corp office with Cisco concentrators, nor a file server. I play a lot and also buy online. I need security for THOSE purposes. I browse in risky wifi environments - stores, homes, hotels, restaurants, etc. VPN is needed with Ethernet also. I never had a good free VPN experience. I recommend PureVPN, [3 years now]. I DO NOT WORK FOR THEM. They are reasonable. Pure gives you both PPTP and L2TP dialers. Shared IP: 1 month: ~$6, 6 mo: ~$28. Private IP: 1 mo:~$15, 1 yr: ~$149. I use shared. Servers: GER, CAN, UK, USA. 128 bit encryption. Just my two bits - browse and research a lot.
—botNOT

Other VPN software

www.remobo.com works as well as Hamachi. www.wippien.com another vendor
—Guest nickapalooza

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