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.

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    10 months ago

    In this case, to do the exact same as Windows, it literally is just a click.

    To auto-update from a repository, it’s a similar deal in Windows.

    In this case, they’re the same. Repos are preferred in GNU/Linux and installers in Windows, but both can do both.