This still works by the way. Had to use the openvpn deb from openrepos.com. I was able to get private internet access (PIA) vpn working. I downloaded the configuration file from PIA but it came as ovpn. I struggled to write the .conf file for private internet access vpn not realising all I had to do was change the file type of the ovpn to .conf!

So that's for anyone trying to figure this out. That's why I love Linux. So rewarding when u get things working