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Want to switch to linux; can i still use all Proton products? (self.protonprivacy)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Papanca to c/protonprivacy
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Edit: thank you all for your answers, much appreciated to make an informed choice about the switch to linux.

As per title. I want to get rid of windows and switch to linux. I use all the proton products, both on android and windows. Is there anything i need to take into account, concerning proton? I know there is a linux version for vpn. But i seem to recall there isn't yet for the drive app but it was in the works? I have no idea how long that would take though, this year, next year?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're essentially limited to the browser for Calendar or Drive (but Windows/Mac are also limited to browser for Calendar), but everything else at least functions using their associated apps or extensions. VPN doesn't have all the features of the Windows or Mac versions yet but Proton is working on that. It's recommended to use the CLI for VPN instead of the app since the current app's functionality will limit you even more. They have a new app in beta, though.

[–] Papanca 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

OK, yes, i thought most things would probably work, apart from (automated) Drive. I did not know that VPN still had limited features though, so thank you for letting me know! I will check out the CLI Thanks for your reply.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It is annoying to set up but works exceedingly well afterwards. And one alternative is to use the browser addon if you only use the VPN browsing Lemmy ;)