[Novices] quick question about vpn firewall recommendations

[Bruce Smith]

> > 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.
> 
> Just normal web browsing, email, occasionally IM, maybe a little SFTP.

I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific on your setup, I still don't
understand what you're up to.

i.e.  why do you need a VPN to browse the web or IM?

 - BS