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Hello, could you please include the Mullvad browser?

The Mullvad browser was created in collaboration with the TOR project and is based on Firefox.
It is currently considered one of the most secure browsers.

https://mullvad.net/en/browser
https://mullvad.net/en/download/browser/linux

While you are waiting, there are some simple install approaches available that might help:

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

https://flathub.org/apps/net.mullvad.MullvadBrowser

@Ups
If you need it immediately, it's available as a flatpack in MXPI.

My apology. Didn't realize that same topic was already opened. And even on the same day!
Since looks like Mullvad is in the process of being added, I will wait. I have a thing to stay away from flatpacks. Too flat for me...

Thank you for your messages.

I don't like the flatpacks, but I have installed the Mullvad browser on top of them and it is now running in an old version because there are no updates.

Since I am a Linux beginner, the mods recommended me not to install Linux applications, but to look through the repos.

I also think that a secure browser simply belongs to Linux and in the packages.

That's why I'm asking here whether this browser can be included.

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.

Also while waiting, you might try Brave Browser and/or Libre Wolf. Chromium and Mozilla based, respectively.

Stevo wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:23 pm 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

jj 5117 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:05 pm Also while waiting, you might try Brave Browser and/or Libre Wolf. Chromium and Mozilla based, respectively.

Thanks, I've been using both for a few years now, as I use a "multi-browser concept".
But the Mullvad browser is quite something in terms of security.

Ups wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:49 am

jj 5117 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:05 pm Also while waiting, you might try Brave Browser and/or Libre Wolf. Chromium and Mozilla based, respectively.

Thanks, I've been using both for a few years now, as I use a "multi-browser concept".
But the Mullvad browser is quite something in terms of security.

The last I looked, the CIA were involved in running some TOR infrastructure. I simply don't trust any browser, because they all harvest user info to some extent, and they all make deals with reprehensible companies, like Google, which itself has State Mafia origins. https://medium.com/insurge-intelligence ... 36451a959e

Ups wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:46 am

Stevo wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:23 pm 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.

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

user101 wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:22 pm 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.

DukeComposed wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:06 am

user101 wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:22 pm 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.

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.