grrr.. so I added a nat rule and now I can't access my VM.. I can't console in either.. any issues with console today? kvr10 pjs: Have you tried VNC too? naw.. graceful reboot seemed to work trying to get some openvpn action going.. so close :) maybe openvpn stole your default route? you could add a specific route to your ip if you're playing with things and you think it might disrupt normal connectivity got a 9 cell battery for my MSI Wind; it has more capacity than my old T61 battery! :o (and now i have a new T61 battery too, so i'm back in action with the ThinkPad) powering 10.1" netbook with 7700mAh battery is NIIIIIIIIICE ;) this thing is gonna last like 10 hours i wouldn't mind one of those new ultrabooks the little notebook i take to work with me w/network utils and stuff on it has one of those 9-cell batteries (it's similar to an msi wind - gateway lt3103u) lasts a pretty long time cool and it's much nicer than lugging around my tech laptop (hp elitebook) When I used to do field work, I would bring my Chromebook everywhere. Battery lasts forever (2 years and I still get ~6hrs), built-in free 3G, thin and lightweight. Only drawback was a lack of built-in Ethernet. (And at the time, ChromeOS VPN support was shoddy) (Solution: ssh!) free 3g? o.O @google chromebook free 3G :P 268,000 total results returned for 'chromebook free 3G', here's 3 Activate Verizon Wireless (U.S. only) - Chromebook Help (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183021?hl=en) Check whether your Chromebook can connect to mobile networks ... You'll be able to create a new account for your mobile-ready 3G or 4G Chromebook, or add ... The best thing about Chromebooks? Free data service from Verizon ... (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/the-best-thing-about-chromebooks-free-data-service-from-verizon/24596) May 11, 2011 ... Chromebook is not just for corporations or schools: In fact, you can ... With the slightly more expensive 3G version, these upstart netbooks could ... Samsung Chromebook (3G, 11.6-Inch): Computers & Accessories (http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-XE303C12-H01US-Chromebook-3G-11-6-Inch/dp/B009M2YNWI) Buy Refurbished and Save: Buy a Refurbished "Samsung Chromebook (3G, .... And with free, automatic updates, your Chromebook keeps getting better and ... I don't believe it's offered on any current model. Sadly my 2yrs of free service is up. It's still nice to know that, given a desperate or dire situation, I can switch it on, pay Verizon $10 and have a day's access. Or I can just tether through my phone's unlimited LTE