Installing apps in software manager

[IbChristian]

I've downloaded a few apps using the software manager, and two worked fine. They installed, and when I clicked "Launch" they did, and I can call them up from my menu just fine. However one: OpenVPN, installed but there was no launch button as with the others. The files are on my computer, I checked. Is there something special I have to do?

 

[KGIII]

OpenVPN doesn't have a GUI, as far as I know. It's an application, but not one that you start in your menu. It's an application used from the terminal. There are a ton of similar applications in that they're not GUI applications.

In your terminal, enter this: man openvpn.

 

[IbChristian]

OK, I'll try that and get back to you.

OK, I'm back, and completely overwhelmed. I didn't know I need a degree in computer engineering. I'll try some other VPN. Is this going to be the case for all the apps that don't have a launch button?

 

[Condobloke]

VPN's are a mixed, jumbled bag. Many people question whether they are necessary, whether they do what they say they do, etc

I believe if a vpn is free, then you are the product. Some of the 'well known' free vpn's (Nord) etc have a loyal following. I am unsure if this loyalty is deserved. Reports online suggest it is, but I remain unsure.

One of the better known paid vpn's of long standing is Mullvad. They also produce a browser which has a good reputation.

Open vpn also has a webpage......the link is on Linux software manager's page, it will inform you as to its purpose

 

[bob466]

If you want a good free VPN try Proton VPN free.
The free version is a real VPN...not like those useless free browser ones.
I have the paid version on Mint Cinnamon 22.1 and I just installed the free version on Linux mate 22.3 running in Virtualbox.

Open any Browser and type...my ip...

Go to the web site...create an account...download 5 Terminal commands...run them..restart then enter your username and password and click connect...easy.

 

[KGIII]

OpenVPN is not a VPN in and of itself. It's a daemon.that you can use to configure a VPN.