Boris Dorestand <bdorestand@example.com> writes:

> Chris J Dixon <chris@cdixon.me.uk> writes:
>
> [...]
>
>> I downloaded Opera, which has its own VPN, and this now lets me
>> reach the login without difficulty.
>
> You know, I've taken a quick look at this Opera ``VPN''. I don't think
> we should call it a VPN: it doesn't give your machine an IP address. It
> could give users a false sense of security. The feature just gives your
> browser the ability to surf with a certain IP address, so that's most
> likely just an HTTP proxy.
>
> It's a bloody-useful feature, though.
>
> Keep in mind I've only given a quick look.

Also keep in mind that Opera belongs to Chinese now and everything that
goes through their HTTP proxies is most likely ending up in Chinese data
centers. At least don't use Opera to access your bank account.