OpenVPN 1.0 Initial Release

James Yonan released the first public version of OpenVPN, offering a robust, open-source VPN solution built on SSL/TLS, designed for flexibility and ease of use.

Significance

This marked the birth of a new era for VPNs, providing a powerful, transparent, and highly configurable alternative to the complex and often insecure solutions available at the time. It quickly gained traction in the open-source community.