[Novices] quick question about vpn firewall recommendations

[Bruce Smith]

> I'm looking for a VPN solution that would allow me to more securely  
> transmit data on a wireless network (like at a coffee shop).
> 
> Right now I've got OpenVPN set up on my IPCop box, and I can connect  
> to it, but I don't see any data traveling over that tunnel with  
> ethereal.
> 
> Right now I'm thinking of trying out SSH, but I figured I'd look for  
> suggestions.

SSH works great for a lot of things, but it depends on what you're
trying to do and what kind of data you are transferring.  

 - BS