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.

  • bjwest@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Yes. I’m genuinely unsure how it could be any easier. It’s just add the repo and install.

    It can be much easier to install a PPA than using the command line to do so. I think it’s high time it was as easy as clicking on a (verified) “install this repo” type button on a page, and confirming, entering your sudo password from the launchpad website. I’d even be OK with building it into Discover.

    • Aria@lemmygrad.ml
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      10 months ago

      If you’re going to verify repos then you might as well just verify the packages.