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.
Seth
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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
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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]
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Linux user here. Would love to see Linux get more love.
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c0sf
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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