--- gvpe/doc/gvpe.5.pod 2004/10/12 11:54:33 1.2 +++ gvpe/doc/gvpe.5.pod 2005/01/27 06:58:48 1.3 @@ -7,21 +7,31 @@ GVPE is a suite designed to provide a virtual private network for multiple nodes over an untrusted network. -"Virtual"X means that no physical network is created (of course), but an +=over 4 + +=item X + +Virtual means that no physical network is created (of course), but an ethernet is emulated by creating multiple tunnels between the member nodes. -"Private"X means that non-participating nodes cannot decode ("sniff)" nor +=item X + +Private means that non-participating nodes cannot decode ("sniff)" nor inject ("spoof") packets. In the case of gvpe, even participating nodes cannot sniff packets send to other nodes or spoof packets as if sent from other nodes. -"Network"X means that more than two parties can participate in the -network, so for instance it's possible to connect multiple branches of a -company into a single network. Many so-called "vpn" solutions only create +=item X + +Network means that more than two parties can participate in the network, +so for instance it's possible to connect multiple branches of a company +into a single network. Many so-called "vpn" solutions only create point-to-point tunnels. +=back + =head2 DESIGN GOALS =over 4