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docs: add "Why OpenVPN?" section to README (#1341)

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- Add a new "Why OpenVPN?" section explaining when OpenVPN is preferable
over WireGuard
- Move the wireguard-install link from the intro to this new section
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@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@ OpenVPN installer for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, Arch Linux, Oracle Linux,
This script will let you setup your own secure VPN server in just a few seconds. This script will let you setup your own secure VPN server in just a few seconds.
You can also check out [wireguard-install](https://github.com/angristan/wireguard-install), a simple installer for a simpler, safer, faster and more modern VPN protocol.
## What is this? ## What is this?
This script is meant to be run on your own server, whether it's a VPS or a dedicated server, or even a computer at home. This script is meant to be run on your own server, whether it's a VPS or a dedicated server, or even a computer at home.
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VPN --> I[Internet] VPN --> I[Internet]
``` ```
## Why OpenVPN?
OpenVPN was the de facto standard for open-source VPNs when this script was created. WireGuard came later and is simpler and faster for most use cases. Check out [wireguard-install](https://github.com/angristan/wireguard-install).
That said, OpenVPN still makes sense when you need:
- **TCP support**: works in restrictive environments where UDP is blocked (corporate networks, airports, hotels, etc.)
- **Password-protected private keys**: WireGuard configs store the private key in plain text
- **Legacy compatibility**: clients exist for pretty much every platform, including older systems
## Usage ## Usage
First, get the script and make it executable: First, get the script and make it executable: