[pptp-server] Simple VPN/PPTP Questions

[Andrew Jesse Ennamorato]

I thought I had these questions figured out, but I started reading through some 
documentation if found today and was a lil' confused. If you guys know of a 
website that can answer my questions, point me to it so I don't waste your time.

Here's what I am wondering:

Right now, I'm just setting up a "test VPN." I've got a Linux box that will act 
as the firewall/VPN server, and a Win98 client that will connect to that. I'm 
pretty sure I understand how to setup the Winbox, but my questions regard the 
linux machine. My Linux box will have a registered IP, and the Win98 will have a 
non-registered IP on the same subnetwork. (Like I said, I only want to test at 
this point now). 

What do I need to do on the Linux box? If i'm correct, I need to configure the 
firewall to allow PPTP traffic (which means I need a patch, I think - which 
one?) and also setup a PPTP server on the Linux box (like PopTop), I believe? Is 
there anything I am overlooking?

Thanks for the help,

Andy
ajennamo at uncc.edu