Why These VPNs Excel on Sabayon

Sabayon, formerly Sabayon Linux (and before that RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux), is a rolling-release Gentoo derivative that delivers up-to-date binary packages via the Entropy package manager (equo) alongside the traditional Gentoo Portage tree. It’s targeted at enthusiasts who want cutting-edge software without the compilation overhead. Common desktops include GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce and MATE, though lightweight window managers (i3, Openbox) are popular too. Sabayon defaults to systemd, uses eudev and supports rpm2targz for converting RPMs into Entropy-installable packages.

When picking a VPN for Sabayon, look for:

• Official Linux support with RPM or generic Linux packages.
• CLI tooling or a GUI that runs under GTK/Qt.
• Strong protocol support (OpenVPN, WireGuard).
• Easy integration with systemd for kill-switch and auto-start.

Below are three standout providers tailored for Sabayon’s workflow.

Comparison of Top VPNs for Sabayon

1. NordVPN on Sabayon

NordVPN’s Linux client is robust and scriptable. It supports systemd integration and NordLynx (their WireGuard fork).

Installation Steps

# Install rpm2targz if missing
sudo equo install rpm2targz

# Download NordVPN RPM
wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh

# Run installer (this script converts  installs)
sh install.sh

# Enable  start the service
sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd
sudo systemctl start nordvpnd

Basic Configuration

# Log in
nordvpn login

# Connect (example: UK server)
nordvpn connect United_Kingdom

# Enable kill switch (systemd-based)
nordvpn set killswitch on

2. ProtonVPN on Sabayon

ProtonVPN’s CLI is straightforward, with official RPMs. It also supports WireGuard.

Installation Steps

# Ensure rpm2targz is installed
sudo equo install rpm2targz

# Download ProtonVPN RPM
wget https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian/dists/stable/main/binary-amd64/protonvpn-stable-release_1.0.3-1_all.deb

# Convert to RPM
sudo alien -r protonvpn-stable-release_1.0.3-1_all.deb

# Install the resulting RPM-TGZ
sudo equo install protonvpn-stable-release-.rpm

# Update package lists  install client
sudo equo update
sudo equo install protonvpn-cli

Basic Configuration

# Initialize and log in
protonvpn init
# Follow prompts to enter username and password

# Connect to fastest server
protonvpn c -f

# For WireGuard
protonvpn c --protocol wireguard

3. Mullvad on Sabayon

Mullvad provides both a GUI AppImage and a command-line utility in tar.gz format. It’s perfect for those who want quick deployment.

Installation Steps

# Download Mullvad CLI
wget https://github.com/mullvad/mullvad-vpn-app/releases/download/v2024.X/mullvad-vpn-app-2024.X-linux-x86_64.tar.gz

# Extract and install
tar xzf mullvad-vpn-app--linux-x86_64.tar.gz
cd mullvad-vpn-app--linux-x86_64

# Move binary and set permissions
sudo mv mullvad /usr/local/bin/
sudo chmod  x /usr/local/bin/mullvad

Basic Configuration

# Log in with your account number
mullvad account set ACCOUNT_NUMBER

# Connect to a random server
mullvad relay random

# Enable kill-switch (requires systemd drop-in)
mkdir -p ~/.config/systemd/user/
cat  ~/.config/systemd/user/mullvad-kill-switch.service
[Unit]
Description=Mullvad VPN kill switch
After=network.target

[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/mullvad network kill-switch enable

[Install]
WantedBy=default.target
EOF

systemctl --user enable mullvad-kill-switch.service
systemctl --user start mullvad-kill-switch.service

Conclusion

On Sabayon, using equo along with rpm2targz (or alien) makes installing mainstream VPN clients straightforward. NordVPN, ProtonVPN and Mullvad all support OpenVPN/WireGuard, integrate well with systemd, and offer reliable P2P and streaming capabilities. Pick the one whose features and CLI tools suit your workflow, and you’ll be up and running in no time.