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This hybrid approach addresses a significant user pain point - the ease of routing specific traffic through VPN tunnels. However, while Wireproxy's utility in personal and small-scale deployments is evident, its scalability and security in larger, enterprise-level applications warrant further scrutiny. The reliance on user-space operation, though advantageous for certain aspects of performance and compatibility, introduces potential bottlenecks and security concerns


There really are two completely different uses for VPNs.

One is a connection allowing you access to a private network for whatever purposes, which is what this feature enables.

The other is routing ALL your networking through it to disguise where you're located.

Confusing and confounding the two leads to disaster.


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