Request MX-23: Mullvad Browser

[Stevo]

If it's based on Firefox, then it probably requires a newer rustc compiler to builld it than we can provide. They do have a 64-bit repository, though. Just a single lone deb in it, no source.

Maybe you can find something here, unfortunately I have no idea about this:
https://github.com/mullvad/mullvad-browser

Yes, that is the source code, but that nonetheless requires a newer rustc compiler.

[Stevo]

And again, if you're running amd64 (x86-64) MX 21 or 23, they already provide an apt repository: https://repository.mullvad.net/deb/stab ... d-browser/

with directions how how to add it so you get auto-updates: https://mullvad.net/en/help/install-mullvad-app-linux

[DukeComposed]

The last I looked, the CIA were involved in running some TOR infrastructure.

We've already had a recent thread where folks waxed philosophical about all the tinfoil hat dangers of being on the Internet and how They could conceivably getcha. If you don't want any government to read your data, don't go online.

I kindly ask that paranoid philosophizing either be restricted to one dedicated thread on conspiracy theories on this forum or none at all, and that forum moderators lock this one pending a decision, presuming the Men In Black allow it.

[user101]

The last I looked, the CIA were involved in running some TOR infrastructure.

We've already had a recent thread where folks waxed philosophical about all the tinfoil hat dangers of being on the Internet and how They could conceivably getcha. If you don't want any government to read your data, don't go online.

I kindly ask that paranoid philosophizing either be restricted to one dedicated thread on conspiracy theories on this forum or none at all, and that forum moderators lock this one pending a decision, presuming the Men In Black allow it.

I never expected a reaction like this...I guess you don't believe in it. That's fine.

[davidy]

I tried it and I use their vpn service too but found it to be yet just another firefox, like any other really. If you wanted to integrate their vpn and your browser/browsing then it might fit the bill but I like to keep things separated. Browsers do the browsing, vpn's do their thing. Personally I think librewolf is the least intrusive FF, and I never even use it but keep the appimage just cause I like their style.
As for getting it, it couldn't be any easier than grabbing the tar.xz file, extracting anywhere you like and creating a shortcut to the proper exe. Same way tor-browser works as a matter of fact and I do use that every day.
github.com/mullvad/mullvad-browser/releases
I can't testify to the difference in security between any browser because I am bored of pretending I need to worry about it to begin with. I use the ones that are the lightest on resources but yet give me the most control which is why I love appimages so much. There's even a mullvad-browser docker image I believe.