New Linux user here. Is this really how I'm supposed to install apps on Linux? - eviltoast

https://mullvad.net/en/help/install-mullvad-app-linux

Trying to install VPN and these are the instructions Mullvad is giving me. This is ridiculous. There must be a more simple way. I know how to follow the instructions but I have no idea what I’m doing here. Can’t I just download a file and install it? I’m on Ubuntu.

  • skillful_garbage@beehaw.org
    101·
    10 months ago

    Download the .deb from their downloads page and run it, just like you would either a .exe on Windows. Their instructions list that as an option further down on the page. Should be higher up imo

    • library_napper@monyet.cc
      52·
      10 months ago

      They probably lowered it became mullvad is a security company and downlaoing .deb files from the Internet ia a vector for attack