The VPNC plugin is an add-on for NetworkManager that allows for secure remote access using the Cisco VPN protocol. It offers users an easy-to-use interface for configuring VPN network connections and provides secure encryption for all data transmitted between a user's computer and the remote VPN network.
1. Begin by `cd'ing into the directory that has the package's source code and type `./configure' to configure the package. On an older version of System V, you might need to type `sh ./configure' instead of `csh' to prevent `configure' from trying to execute itself.
2. Once you've successfully configured the package, you will then proceed to compile it by typing `make'. It is during this phase that you will see the messages indicating the features that `configure' is checking for.
3. NetworkManager-vpnc allows users to run self-tests that come with the package by typing `make check', although it's optional.
4. To install the programs, data files, and documentation, type `make install'.
5. If you wish to remove program binaries and object files from the source code directory, type `make clean'. Moreover, if you want to compile the package for a different type of computer, you can remove the files that `configure' generated by typing `make distclean'. There's also the `make maintainer-clean' target, mainly for developers of the package.
NetworkManager-vpnc is an excellent choice for users interested in VPN support for NetworkManager. Its installation process is straightforward, and you can compile the package with ease. Additionally, the self-test option helps to ensure that the software runs efficiently. Overall, NetworkManager-vpnc provides users with a convenient VPN solution that guarantees secure connections.
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