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m3nhir

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From: Torino - Italy

Registered: 2020-04-03

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[Solved] Question mullvad browser

Good morning list. Have any of you tried to install Mullvad Browser yet? I downloaded the file thinking it would be portable like Tor-Browser, instead it requires installation with root permissions. I don't know if this operation can make the OS unstable. Opinions? Thanks.

Last edited by m3nhir (2023-04-10 14:14:18)

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Head_on_a_Stick

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Re: [Solved] Question mullvad browser

There is a mullvad-browser-bin package in the AUR that could be used. Not sure why there isn't a non-binary version though, the source code is available.

Never used it myself though, nor would I install a browser from a -bin package. That doesn't seem sensible.

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fabertawe

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From: Lloegr

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Re: [Solved] Question mullvad browser

Good morning list. Have any of you tried to install Mullvad Browser yet? I downloaded the file thinking it would be portable like Tor-Browser, instead it requires installation with root permissions. I don't know if this operation can make the OS unstable. Opinions? Thanks.

I downloaded it from their website and unpacked it to a folder in $HOME. It runs from there, no root permissions necessary.

I've only run it once to have a look. Not sure I'll use it in earnest, just curious as I use their excellent Linux VPN client.

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m3nhir

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From: Torino - Italy

Registered: 2020-04-03

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Re: [Solved] Question mullvad browser

Thank you for your answers. I found that it wouldn't boot because I keep the download directory on a separate partition. Moved it to $HOME and it boots without any problems.

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