On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 4:13 PM, Kai Ponte
On Monday 09 June 2008 09:39:22 am John E. Perry wrote:
Ok. Personally, I've never had to compile anything (that's one of the reasons I use suse -- almost everything imaginable is available already). Now, I'd like to use the Cisco vpn client to work from home on my employer's systems. Cisco has a linux version, which I have to compile.
Unfortunately, making an RPM for that is useless. For some stupid reason, the VPN client is tied into the kernel version. So, every time the kernel is updated the VPN client is borked and you have to reinstall.
Its possible to make kernel dependent with KMPs, the issue with cisco would be the proprietary nature. I would, suggest to try vpnc (http://www.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/~massar/vpnc/), an open source replacement for cisco vpn client (included in opensuse). As a bonus it doesn't have kernel specific deps. It doesn't work in all cases (works in cisco 3000 concentratorsand some others, check compat list), but works often. Check if it works. In 10.3, there is an update in YOU to fix a little bug, so if you try and its supported, and still not working, run YOU. Cheers Marcio --- Druid -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org