I am running a similiar setup. I have a main office running a T1 with a linux firewall and a samba pdc/dhcp server behind it. On my satelite office Im running a dsl connection with a dlink router with a samba pdc/firewall/dhcp server behind it. (I never trust those little dsl routers). I am using openvpn for this. I set the main pdc accross the T1 as a wins server and point the satelite office to it.. I am able to browse both networks and share files with no problem. The usernames and passwords are the same with both servers and I can use cygwin and ultra vnc to remotely manage by computer name .
I would worry about speed if you gonna authenticate across the vpn. Especially if you plan on using roaming profiles..
This is generally the same answer I've been getting. I'm glad to know that the person I originally talked to (before posting) was wrong :) Thanks to everyone who responsed on- and off-list.
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