• Re: Every time I go to freeopenvpn.org I get a strange redirect

    From Marco Moock@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 29 20:37:41 2025
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    Followup2: comp.misc

    On 29.04.2025 20:28 Uhr Bill Powell wrote:

    Every time I go to https://www.freeopenvpn.org/ I get a strange
    redirect. It goes to https://ipspeed.info/index.php?language=en

    Does that happen to you also? Or is it just me?
    (It used to work for me.)

    Happens for me too.

    Please notice Followup2: comp.misc

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  • From Andy Burns@21:1/5 to Marco Moock on Tue Apr 29 20:55:10 2025
    Marco Moock wrote:

    Followup2: comp.misc

    Bill Powell wrote:

    Every time I go to https://www.freeopenvpn.org/ I get a strange
    redirect. It goes to https://ipspeed.info/index.php?language=en

    Does that happen to you also? Or is it just me?
    (It used to work for me.)

    Happens for me too.
    The first page gives a 301 permanent redirect to the second page ...

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  • From D@21:1/5 to Marco Moock on Tue Apr 29 23:57:43 2025
    On Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:37:41 +0200, Marco Moock <mm@dorfdsl.de> wrote:
    On 29.04.2025 20:28 Uhr Bill Powell wrote:
    Every time I go to https://www.freeopenvpn.org/ I get a strange
    redirect. It goes to https://ipspeed.info/index.php?language=en
    Does that happen to you also? Or is it just me?
    (It used to work for me.)

    Happens for me too.

    just curious . . .

    (using Tor Browser 14.5)
    https://ipspeed.info/freevpn_openvpn.php?language=en
    Free VPN servers (OpenVPN)
    OpenVPN is a versatile and secure VPN protocol that has become a preferred choice
    for businesses and individuals seeking to protect their online activities. >Its open-source nature allows for extensive customization, making it adaptable to
    a wide range of security needs. OpenVPN operates using either UDP or TCP, >providing flexibility depending on the application. The protocol supports robust
    encryption standards, ensuring that data remains secure during transmission. >Additionally, OpenVPN's compatibility with various operating systems and devices
    enhances its accessibility. By prioritizing both security and flexibility, >OpenVPN has established itself as a reliable solution for secure internet >connections.
    LOCATION IP ADDRESS_PROTOCOL_PORT UPTIME PING
    Canada 184.65.130.175_udp_1639.ovpn 7 hours 18 ms
    184.65.130.175_tcp_1978.ovpn
    ... snipped for brevity
    Vietnam 42.114.69.208_udp_1858.ovpn 0 mins 34 ms
    42.114.69.208_tcp_1950.ovpn
    [end quoted excerpt]

    *note: i've never used vpns and they may work fine for those that know
    how -- but more importantly, how not -- to use them . . . pseudonymous

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