[pptp-server] PPTP vs IPsec

[Benjamin Smith]

OK, I'm setting up remote access via modem to a small network of about 12 PCs. 

What I want to do is to provide access to the local machines remotely, using
remote control software. (VNC, ATT's Virtual Network Computer stuff) 

This avoids the extreme frustration of loading a 2 MB .EXE file over a modem,
and as well provides for a single data source to backup. 

Security has been presented as an issue. 

Which is better? Using IPsec, as mentioned at
http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/coverstory/19990726.html , or PoPToP? 

Has anybody tried setting up IPsec on a Linux server, and Windows clients? I
can see from watching this list for a while, that many of you have found
success with PPTP. 

Thanks in advance, 


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