Linux Client
Proton Drive really needs the ability to sync desktop files automatically. This post focuses on a Linux client for Proton Drive.
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Pete commented
I use proton drive to sync my windows machines at home, and would love to do the same with my linux machines. currently this is a big ommision....
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privacyFirst commented
I don't know *how many times I have to say this* - There is no problem accessing the web app of Proton Drive under Linux, working fine here even if it could do with one or two improvements. If privacy and security are what is important to you, you certainly would not want a Linux desktop app that's anything like the current Windows Drive one. In its current implementation Drive desktop sadly should be a definite 'thumbs down' for a privacy (and security) focused ecosystem.
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Nicolas Christin commented
This is one of the most upvoted features. And instead we get a friggin bitcoin wallet?
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Ian commented
Windows decreasing functionality and quality makes me want to move to Linux. Having the ability to use my drive natively is important to me to get the full usage out of my Unlimited subscription.
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Pabba60 commented
I use Ubuntu on my macbook Pro , Macos for this machine (mid2012) isn't supported. It's necessary for me, Proton Drive must have this ability
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Joshua commented
More time passes and Proton throws out more apps, which are have little value and are ethically questionable (AI), while neglecting core basics most desired by its userbase. I'm a paying, long-time customer, and a linux client or at least minimal support that enables other people to create linux clients, remains in a state of neglect.
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Ben commented
Since Microsoft is making Windows more and more a privacy problem I want to be able to switch to Linux any day. I would like to make use of Proton Unlimited. But that's not an option, if I can't make use of it properly when using Linux.
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Filipe commented
It's very important for comunity!!
Personal, I will only buy your subscription when you have a Linux client.
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luka commented
An Unlimited user here, Linux machine is my machine of preference that I use for daily work. What do we need to do to get you to deliver us a workable solution?
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Emily commented
So, the only reason I use a storage service is for syncing photos and documents in the background without me lifting a finger. That's the bare minimum I need. Until Proton adds that for Linux, there's no way I'm paying for their storage. This feature has been in demand since Drive launched, and I've been a loyal email user for ages. I'll support them when they finally roll out their Linux client.
I'm already paying for storage elsewhere. Telling people like me to pay for a service we can't even use yet to "fund" a feature they aren't even hinting at developing is laughable.
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ldwilliams.uk commented
One get around for an app is called webapps -
It will turn any web page into a standalone 'app'
Not ideal but better than nothing. -
Anonymous commented
I think Linux users don't necessarily need a full fledged desktop client like Windows or macOS users.
Official rclone support would already take linux support a long way, because rclone integrates nicely into the whole linux eco-system.
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Eggroley commented
It's the one thing keeping me from moving all my machines to Linux.
Every single week I get frustrated that this isn't already a thing. It's just frustrating, so frustrating and I wish this wasn't so critical to me, but it is. At the very least, you could improve support for Rclone. I love being a Visionary, but waiting years for things to release to my platform of choice is just something I'm beginning to lament greatly.
7000+ votes. Let's make this happen sooner rather than later.
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Emily commented
I use their email, but as far as their bundle subscription... No thanks, not until they have a Linux client. If they want to convert this customer, they need to make a Linux client first.
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Matheus commented
I know that is more difficult to develop an application like Proton Drive for Linux because there are multiple file managers and desktop environments...
But I think that partial support would be better than nothing!
I mean, they should at least try to give support for the popular ones, like GNOME/Nautilus, KDE/Dolphin and Cinnamon/Nemo. -
privacyFirst commented
@Carlo Supina - There is no problem accessing the web app of Proton Drive under Linux, working fine here even if it could do with one or two improvements. If privacy and security are what is important to you, you certainly would not want a Linux desktop app that's anything like the current Windows Drive one. In its current implementation Drive desktop sadly should be a definite 'thumbs down' for a privacy (and security) focused ecosystem.
@Proton - I know you can do much, much better - just take your time and get it right.
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Carlo Supina commented
Once linux support for drive is added. I will stop using pcloud and move completely over to Proton. Until then, this is a deal-breaker for me for file storage.
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privacyFirst commented
@Hekel - Having sometimes to run Windows, I gave Proton Drive Windows desktop app a trial to see what to expect as and when the Linux version does put in an appearance. As it is now, I would not want to run it for any length of time under Windblows. And although I would feel slightly less uncomfortable under Linux, I can't say I would really want a Linux version in the present form of the Windows app.
One of the major 'no-nos' is it stores the entire content of your Drive in the user directory, unencrypted and worse still, even accessible when you've signed out! Totally unsafe.
I'll happily stick with the web app - it's all I need, really.
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Hekel commented
This is what's keeping me away from Proton Unlimited. I love Proton mail, and the VPN now is finally usable, but I'm not willing to pay for Proton Unlimited until a Linux client for Proton Drive is available.
And to be fair, it's very frustrating to be treated as second class citizens in the Proton ecosystem, considering that the vast majority of people using Proton are privacy-conscious users, so the Linux spread is dramatically higher than for any other service out there.
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Simon Moran commented
This is almost gamebreaking for me. It doesn't even work under wine. It's remarkable that this is considered so difficult to implement.