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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Volker
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Seen the End of Summer sale; looked like time to switch everything to Proton; until I tried to get my file backups from dropbox to Proton; tried a lot of solutions; but nothing really worked; will wait till there is a proper solution for the proton drive for linux
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Peter
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This is really important to me, especially as Microsoft continues to erode privacy at the OS level. The web portal is an alright solution for occasional usage, but doesn't really cut it for day-to-day use.
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Retrace
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I like Lumo and dislike crypto. But I agree with the overall sentiment to focus on refining the quality and broadening support for existing services. I don't use Linux at the moment (apart from WSL), but I might in the future.
The Windows desktop application is already a bit buggy. For example, I can't properly uninstall Drive or Authenticator because of some unknown error; it does not support removable media or syncing external drives; I can't move or select the install location, and so on. Not a big deal for me currently, but maybe for others.
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Blaž
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I'm currently using rsync with automount on Remote resource open.
For local full sync I have an on demand job, that performs entire bidirectional sync.
I understand that Linux users are on average more technical in nature, but setting up a reliable sync on critical personal files shouldn't require sysops levels of knowhow and understanding.
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Orfeas Agis Karachalios
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I use a universal blue distro, which means I do not use rpm or deb package manager directly and instead use homebrew for new packages. Flatpak works but this may be an issue with permissions needed. Hope there is flexible enough solution instead of "here is a deb package"
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Orfeas Agis Karachalios
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A flatpak is the best way to get around the packaging issue. Rclone does not really work for large filesystems.
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Mars
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I'm amazed that after years of Proton Drive there is still no Linux client (either cli or desktop). A crypto wallet was more important than this?? Really?
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Michael
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I have a proton unlimited account which use useless without the Linux desktop app.
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Imad Machi commented
I really need to sync my data to drive
Besides having custom domain email, this was one of the reasons I upgraded my subscription -
K.B.
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"Proton is isn’t that hard create a flatpak every distro can run flatpak."
Unlike the e.g. the Mail Client which would be neat as flatpak, for Drive it might not be suitable to package as flatpak if we want proper system-integration and sync-features (which are the aspects most critically needed)
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EmilioL
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Proton is isn’t that hard create a flatpak every distro can run flatpak. And it’s the most secure package. I sadly have moved I no longer have faith or trust as patients with Proton.
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Anon965
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I know Linux support can be tricky as there are so many different distros and package managers but since I use Linux as my daily driver for work this is pretty essential for me. Basically this an the lack of a full suite (docs, sheets, slides) is the main thing preventing me from cancelling my Google Workspaces subscription and moving to Proton full time. Having a flatpak would be great.
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Anon965
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I know Linux support can be tricky as there are so many different distros and package managers but since I use Linux as my daily driver for work this is pretty essential for me. Basically this an the lack of a full suite (docs, sheets, slides) is the main thing preventing me from cancelling my Google Workspaces subscription and moving to Proton full time. Having a flatpak would be great.
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Anonymous
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This demand is so disregarded it became a meme lol
Like we got NOTHING, no app, no SDK, no documented API.
Proton you know just having a documented API would’ve helped making at least a temporary solution, or imo it will make a better solution as communities can adapt it to their needs on any distro on anything.
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Mal G commented
The absence of a Linux Drive client is preventing me from switching to this service, which I would very much like to do.
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DL
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A linux client is an obvious fit for Proton’s open-source ethos. Many drive competitors already support Linux. The missing linux client is a deal breaker for many people. Flatpak/AppImage with an optional cli would be great.
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Ayla
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I would highly appreciate a Linux Proton Drive Client. The rsync option is tricky to configure.
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Pranesh
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I need Debian filke back up/synchronise system
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Jason
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I've been with Proton for nearly a year now, and as much as I do use Drive via the web interface, it is a pain to manually upload my files in order to back them up. I like the idea that was presented about integrating Drive into the Mail/Calendar app. Whether integrated with another app, or as a stand-alone app, I'll take it. I would love to be able to have my files automatically synced. I'd committed to the Proton suite, as it meets most of my needs very well, but this particular issue is what is stopping me from upgrading to an unlimited plan. Once this is resolved, I'll happily upgrade.
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James R
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Swapped over to a Fedora variant full time, missing native Proton Drive is a real pain. Please either provide a Linux client or allow third party client access.