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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Ben commented
I have no access to Windows or Mac machines and this would be extremely useful.
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privacyFirst commented
Full Linux parity with Windblows and macOS should be an absolute priority. I use mainly Linux and very little Windows 10, and it's absolutely vital for Linux support to be brought fully up to speed.
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[Deleted User] commented
Greeting fellow penguins, this is a great idea and I see often see the sentiment "If you put full Linux support on the roadmap, I'll get a paid account". So I made a suggestion just for that:
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Jon commented
Agreed. The Proton VPN app is terrible and slow on Linux. Back when PIA was trustworthy, their Linux app was great. If they could do it, why can't anyone else?
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Joey Reid commented
Total agree if we are paying with our hard worked money towards proton service why should we only have it only work on windows, maybe apple products too!, that would be nice to have it on linux!!!! proton drive for sure - not supported on linux!!
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TacoCrook commented
I pay for the family plan, and I personally use Linux on my own PC and laptop.
I am the "sysadmin" for my family - They all use a mix of Windows/iOS/Android.
I find it ironic that their personal devices are all supported better than my own!
There is no other full-service provider like Proton that I trust - I would even pay MORE if it came with better Linux integration with their applications.
Privacy & Security first values from a company that answers to no one but their customers - seriously worth more than the $19.99/mo. for 2-years.
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Nick commented
Lack of proper Linux support keeps me from doing things like getting Proton family and purchasing a long-term subscription. I can't fully commit to Proton without further Linux support.
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Hugo commented
Strongly agree with the sentiments expressed here. With statements like "privacy by default" and "We believe in the power of open source", I'd expect full support for the only operating system that actually aligns with those values. Regardless of how large its userbase is.
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Aelieth commented
All systems in my household run Linux. The reason we run Linux is I'm all into IT, security, and privacy so it makes it easy for me to choose Linux. Unfortunately Proton doesn't support Linux well, and I have a big family of 6. At this point we're not utilizing Proton across the family because it's too difficult for my family members to use. KDE / Gnome integration would be wonderful, if Proton would be able to release some API documentation for the Linux community and support it that would be amazing and believe that could be a driver of Proton's success. If not that, at least easy snap and flatpak support of Drive, VPN, mail and other programs directly contributed by Proton.
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Jamila Verhofstadt commented
linux is not popular at all, it's used only by tiny base of world population
and for a reason...it's very UI-unfriendly system whereas Windows is -
Dave commented
I do have use cases where I need to use macOS, iOS and Windows and do have the Proton apps on them. I have beta tested on them as well. But my daily driver and the majority of my other uses including most beta testing are done on Linux distros. Has been that way for many years. So while I wouldn't call it critical I would call having full Linux support is important and would be very much appreciated.
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[Deleted User] commented
Linux user here. Would love to see Linux get more love.
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c0sf commented
Again it feels like Linux users are treated as second class even here. I'm very disappointed by this and as an Unlimited user, I'm going to start looking for alternatives and move away from Proton in 2024 if this doesn't change. And the BS arguments I've heard from Proton around distributions and desktop environments...just do flatpack, that's all you need
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Tristán Guerra GómΣz commented
We also exclusively use Linux (no Android)... this is a must for us
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Jason commented
I pay for the business plan and I only use Linux. It would be great to have support for Linux.
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Travis commented
Have an official Flatpak with the GUI. I could be wrong, but having the VPN installed on the OS makes the browser extensions redundant. Wouldn't that free up developers to focus on other things?
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Quinn B commented
I am a visionary subscriber but frankly I don't know how much longer I'm going to keep paying if they keep ignoring Linux.
I don't understand why Linux support is even a question for a supposedly privacy focused open-source company. Any time they make a desktop app they should plan for Windows, Linux, and MacOS support from the start. Just like planning for Android and iOS on mobile. We shouldn't have to beg for it.
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Nicky commented
Microsoft will probably move Windows to the "rent model" like Office 365, meaning that we will have to pay a monthly fee to use it and get the updates.
If this happens, I guess more and more people will move to Linux.
Good quality application (with cli for pros and nice gui for end users) would be a must for new users and beginners on Linux.
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Beau Coburn commented
There are apps for every other platform but until there are more Linux applications, I can't use Proton as my main email, calendar and cloud storage providers.
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Marco commented
Dear Proton, In itself, I experience my Mac as very user-friendly. However, because I read that Apple also resells user data, I am going to switch to Linux Ubuntu anyway.
Unlike a year ago, I know several people in my area who use a android-privacy phone with GrapheneOS or e/OS/. By which I mean to say; The market-segment of users with a need for privacy certainly seems to be growing. And that will certainly also apply to the desktop market. In my opinion, Proton Drive, and also a synchronized note app for Linux, would be a good move.
Kind regards, Marco