Private Internet Access?

[Gimrummy]

Hi All,

I just installed salix on my pc...and this is my first linux os.....and I am wondering if anyone can help me install Private Internet Access on Salix?

Any help would be much appreciated thanks

[gapan]

You'll need to make clear what exactly you mean by "Private Internet Access". Are you referring to the use of a VPN? Or maybe something like Tor?

[Gimrummy]

The VPN Service.....I am new at linux.....so take it easy on me

I went to the site and I downloaded the linux package and inside the package is installer_linux.sh one file I hope this helps

[gapan]

What is "the site" that you're referring to?

[Gimrummy]

The site is

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/

Just ask for the DL from the assistant!!!!!!

[gapan]

That installer_linux.sh you downloaded is for ubuntu specifically, so you should leave it aside. Haven't actually tried it, but the following should work:

1. Install openvpn if it's not already installed:

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sudo spi -i openvpn

2. Download this file: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/o ... penvpn.zip
3. Unzip it somewhere
4. Copy the ca.crt file in your /etc/openvpn/certs/

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sudo cp ca.crt /etc/openvpn/certs/

5. There are a number of *.ovpn files extracted in the same directory, depending on location. Take the one you want and put it in /etc/openvpn/. For example:

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sudo cp France.ovpn /etc/openvpn

6. Start openvpn with:

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sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/France.ovpn

it should then probably ask you for username/password, which you should provide. These were given to you by that website.

if everything went well, you should then be connected to the vpn and you should stay connected as long as that terminal from where you started openvpn is left open. You should run the last step every time you want to connect to your vpn.

[Gimrummy]

Thanks for the steps

Copy the ca.crt file in your /etc/openvpn/certs/

when I try to access this dir. from the file manger it says access denied root

what am i doing wrong?

Thanks

[slack631]

Which Salix version you have installed? 14 or 14.1.

[gapan]

what am i doing wrong?

You're not following instructions.

[Gimrummy]

I have 14.1

/etc/openvpn/certs/

It wont let me gain view the files in this dir.
It has an X on the folder

Why is this happening?