Update: i went to reddit because there was an AMA from proton . There, they said: *The only reason why our Linux clients are lagging from a development is simply that it is extremely difficult to hire Linux Desktop developers.

So for anyone reading this, if you are based anywhere in the European timezone and willing to take up on the challenge, apply here: https://boards.eu.greenhouse.io/proton/jobs/4140067101*

Still reading all the replies, very greatful for the tips and responses, thank you all!

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Thought i would share this with you all:

I contacted Proton for a technical issue and decided to also ask about their plans for Drive for Linux. Their response:

Proton Drive on Linux: Regarding the availability of a Proton Drive client for Linux, this is a common feature request that many users have expressed interest in. Our team is aware of the growing demand for a Linux client. While we currently do not have an ETA for when a Linux client might be available, we have not ruled out the possibility of working on it in the future.

I’m very disappointed, since i’m probably going to switch to Linux over the weekend.

  • Lunch@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    2 years ago

    Yeah this is so annoying… I hate the focus they have, has me thinking of also not throwing all eggs in one basket with these services…

  • chrand@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    2 years ago

    Very disappointed as well, a Proton Drive for Linux is a must. Waiting this for years!

  • Synapse@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    2 years ago

    You can try rclone but given the Proton Drive backen is in beta, it’s probably not going to be a simple setup.

    • Papanca@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      Thank you for the link. I might try it one day, but my skills are still very basic.

  • sasquash471@feddit.deEnglish
    4·
    2 years ago

    Also a synology client is missing. They should just provide a public API. Then we could build the clients by ourself instead of waiting for years.

  • miss_brainfart@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    What’s more disappointing now than ever is that Protonmail for Android still depends on Play Services/FCM for push notifications.

    Recent news should be their cue to do something about that, and if they don’t… Idk, sour taste and all that

    • alex_herrero@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      Notifications are still encrypted, so no issues there about privacy. Convenience? Sure thing. BTW, I really want a notification service away from Google.

      • miss_brainfart@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        Even if the contents aren’t sent over Google servers in the first place, there’s still information left about when the app receives a notifcation.

        This kind of metadata is already quite useful for profiling purposes, since it creates a clear trail to follow.

    • Papanca@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      While i understand the sentiment, that would make things even more difficult to ever happen, because they would be lacking funds. Yes, i feel proton is very pricey. However, they are a company i still really trust; they have the services that are very important for me; and i consider my being a paid consumer partly as a donation, to support and encourage them.