About Java, try the latest patch from Sun's website... I think it's version 6 or something... other than that, not sure what kind of the problems that you encountered... :d35?[
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VPN, I am not sure it's compatibility issue or VPN configuration issue.... p|nPu*R-\
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I used to have a problem like that. I was using Syslink router at home, but our company uses D-link wireless router... after I switched to Netgear, the problem is gone...I guess Netgear works better... Syslink, Yahk, biggest brand, worst qulity....