Linux supported equally
Linux is very popular among privacy concerned users, who make up a large chunk of Proton's userbase. However, Proton fails to provide any solid Linux apps and frequently leaves them unmaintained or released years after the initial product launch. Proton should make Linux a first-class platform, with proper support from day one.
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Christophe14 commented
Unfortunately, features on Linux platform are coming very late, if they come.
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Gustavo commented
Lack of first-class Linux support is disappointing, to say the least.
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P. Y. commented
I wonder if Proton Drive can be integrated into the desktop environtments like GNOME and KDE Plasma. Services like NextCloud and Google Drive already support this.
Proton VPN needs official Flatpak support. They should verify the community Flatpak at the very least.
If the rest of the suite won't have dedicated apps, it's better to install the WebApps using a Chromium-based browser than having an Electron-based app running on Flatpak and X11, which is a mess from a security stand-point according to cybersecurity experts.
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Shield commented
Apoiado!
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Linux User commented
Just wanted to add my voice as a Linux user that I would love more support. I am using Fedora OS.
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Guillermo commented
You are very right and even though I use PC i am ANGRY!!!
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Zephyr commented
A bit shocking that a supposedly "privacy first" company ignores the needs of the only OS where privacy is even possible. What is the point of E2EE encryption when Microsoft/Apple already have the ability to read through all of your files?
Ignoring Monero is already iffy for anyone wanting Privacy, ignoring Linux is horrible
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Ian! D. Allen commented
Please add Linux support for Proton Drive.
As a temporary work-around, rclone v1.68.1 will let me copy and sync files with Proton Drive.
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Rock commented
Flatpak and or AppImage versions of all the Proton apps would be helpful to cover more Linux distros whilst not yet universal it would be a step in the right direction. Until then I will just use the free versions. Only when Linux is fully supported will I consider upgrading to the paid services.
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stibax commented
Linux is the future!
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Anonymous commented
There's obviously a large community of Linux users who want to utilize Proton and Proton should prioritize Linux support.
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jeronath commented
I'm increasingly scandalized by Proton's contempt for Linux users. The VPN application is unbearably slow, freezes constantly, and we have no access to the latest features available for Mac or Windows. We still don't have an application that allows normal use of the drive, i.e. the ability to synchronize the local hard drive with the cloud, so I have 500GB that is unusable... The email and calendar application is really below the minimum.
And Proton claims to have a policy of ethics and respect for customers. They should add, unless you use Linux! This request thread has been open for months without any response from the staff... It's really shameful! -
P. Y. commented
Proton Pass still runs on X11 instead of Wayland. X11 is being deprecated because is old and insecure, Proton apps should run on Wayland. Also, if Proton doesn't want to rely on Flatpak, at least they should have their own deb and rpm repositories (they only have one and is only for Proton VPN)
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Upcoming Windows updates are increasingly pushing AI to do shady or dubious things where we don't really know what it's doing and what data it's collecting.
For example, in the upcoming 24H2 update, the AI's “Recall” feature becomes a Windows Explorer dependency, making it increasingly difficult for users to completely remove any AI functionality they don't want...
Today, more than ever, I really want to permanently switch to Linux but I can't because:
- 1st Proton Drive is still not available
- 2nd ProtonVPN is really in a bad shape on LinuxPlease Proton Team we need these on Linux asap.
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Adam commented
Protonvpn CLI and other linux clients please
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Fran commented
Yes please! I would love to automatically sync my folders to Drive
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Patrick commented
Flatpak apps would be awesome
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mic commented
> Proton should make Linux a first-class platform
200 percent agree.
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mic commented
> Proton should make Linux a first-class platform
200% percent agreed
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Gustavo commented
The lack of support for linux in general is holding me back to get a paid account. There's no flatpak/snap version of their apps in 2024, crazy.