VPN sporadic connection
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blackbird71 last edited by@yekcimm said in VPN sporadic connection:
Looks like we have the Chinese to thank for blowing a hole in Opera; maybe the backdoor they put in is causing the crashes
If (note: IF) a problem exists in the Opera's VPN interfacing, it's hardly likely to be the result of Chinese interference or intrigue. The browser is still being developed by essentially the same people that worked on it before the Chinese bought the operation, and I trust the developers' personal integrity to put out word if such interference ever did occur. Most likely, the problem simply lies somewhere between or with Opera and SurfEasy.
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A Former User last edited by
Given that the problem occured after the last update; I'm betting the problem is in Opera.
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browzer1 last edited by
It is 11:43 PM Nov.25 2017 with VPN enabled. There is no access available. (WIN 7).
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A Former User last edited by
@browzer1 I have found that simply closing Opera and re-openning it allows the VPN to make connection (sometimes you need to repeat a few times). I have also found that selecting a specific (not Optimal) VPN server is enough to get it to connect, then selecting Optimal and it stays connected. I was just connected to the VPN at the same time you said you couldn't connect. There is clearly something wrong with the most recent Opera update.
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A Former User last edited by
@blackbird71 said in VPN sporadic connection:
@yekcimm said in VPN sporadic connection:
Looks like we have the Chinese to thank for blowing a hole in Opera; maybe the backdoor they put in is causing the crashes
If (note: IF) a problem exists in the Opera's VPN interfacing, it's hardly likely to be the result of Chinese interference or intrigue. The browser is still being developed by essentially the same people that worked on it before the Chinese bought the operation, and I trust the developers' personal integrity to put out word if such interference ever did occur. Most likely, the problem simply lies somewhere between or with Opera and SurfEasy.
you do get a joke, right?
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zalex108 last edited byIn ODev version works mostly fine, just one Off/On toggle.
"You cannot know the meaning of your life until you are connected to the power that created you". · Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
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blackbird71 last edited by
@chuchkyschild said in VPN sporadic connection:
@blackbird71 said in VPN sporadic connection:
@yekcimm said in VPN sporadic connection:
Looks like we have the Chinese to thank for blowing a hole in Opera; maybe the backdoor they put in is causing the crashes
If (note: IF) a problem exists in the Opera's VPN interfacing, it's hardly likely to be the result of Chinese interference or intrigue. The browser is still being developed by essentially the same people that worked on it before the Chinese bought the operation, and I trust the developers' personal integrity to put out word if such interference ever did occur. Most likely, the problem simply lies somewhere between or with Opera and SurfEasy.
you do get a joke, right?
Having for years been in the old Opera forum as well as in this one, simply assuming something of this kind of posting to be a 'joke' is more difficult than you may realize. Whether or not it was @yekcimm's intent to make a joke, there have been multiple other posts in these forums alleging - in all dead seriousness - Chinese browser intrigues real or imagined ever since their consortium bought Opera's browser line. And because China's Great Firewall has led many of its citizens to adopt ways like using VPNs to try to penetrate their domestic censorship at great risk to themselves, the topic is hardly a joking matter for me.
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A Former User last edited by
@blackbird71 said in VPN sporadic connection:
@chuchkyschild said in VPN sporadic connection:
@blackbird71 said in VPN sporadic connection:
@yekcimm said in VPN sporadic connection:
Looks like we have the Chinese to thank for blowing a hole in Opera; maybe the backdoor they put in is causing the crashes
If (note: IF) a problem exists in the Opera's VPN interfacing, it's hardly likely to be the result of Chinese interference or intrigue. The browser is still being developed by essentially the same people that worked on it before the Chinese bought the operation, and I trust the developers' personal integrity to put out word if such interference ever did occur. Most likely, the problem simply lies somewhere between or with Opera and SurfEasy.
you do get a joke, right?
Having for years been in the old Opera forum as well as in this one, simply assuming something of this kind of posting to be a 'joke' is more difficult than you may realize. Whether or not it was @yekcimm's intent to make a joke, there have been multiple other posts in these forums alleging - in all dead seriousness - Chinese browser intrigues real or imagined ever since their consortium bought Opera's browser line. And because China's Great Firewall has led many of its citizens to adopt ways like using VPNs to try to penetrate their domestic censorship at great risk to themselves, the topic is hardly a joking matter for me.
really dude take a chill pill
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A Former User last edited by
@blackbird71 I agree with you; when a foreign, authoritarian Government becomes the controlling interest in a software App, only a fool would not be concerned for its future integrity.
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A Former User last edited by
@yekcimm said in VPN sporadic connection:
I have found that simply closing Opera and re-openning it allows the VPN to make connection (sometimes you need to repeat a few times).
This mirrors the behavior I'm currently experiencing.
Once it "comes in" it works well ... but "getting there" seems to be a trial and error experience.
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A Former User last edited by
@yekcimm said in VPN sporadic connection:
@blackbird71 I agree with you; when a foreign, authoritarian Government becomes the controlling interest in a software App, only a fool would not be concerned for its future integrity.
only a fool would not realize that was a joke the one member made.
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A Former User last edited by A Former User
@chuchkyschild Only a fool would joke about security; now let's get back on topic.
I am still experiencing sporadic VPN connections; it seems more prevalent when launching an Opera Private window.
I would add that even when the VPN makes connection, it's sluggish (delayed in connecting).
