- Mozilla has announced that his VPN is now available on all Linux distributions
- This decision comes after the complete peripheral protection service previously worked only on configurations based on Debian, such as Ubuntu
- Users will now be able to access the virtual private network service with easy installation via flathub or a single line terminal command
Mozilla VPN can now be installed by Linux users via flatpak on Flatpak, expanding the accessibility of VPN, which is now available on any compatible Linux distribution without the need for specific packages or additional configurations.
Although this decision does not necessarily transform Mozilla into the best VPN on the market in terms of features, it represents an important boost for the dissemination of this VPN focused on confidentiality, which has so far worked only on systems based in Debian like Ubuntu, among Linux users.
The new configuration fills the big gap which separates it from the other VPNs offering a large Linux support, such as NordVPN, Proton VPN and Surfshark, and could see it increase in the classification, exceeding certain competitors because of its complete distribution list. A mark of confidence and omnipresent in the digital space, universal availability could well shake the place of Mozilla as the one to beat.
Mozilla VPN arrives on Flathub
The use of flatpak as a universal installer – an approach that works on practically all the main Linux distributions (Fedora, Arch, Mint, Kilimandjaro) – Mozilla VPN now simplifies access and configuration to its service for Linux users. This should guarantee compatibility between different distributions thanks to the Sandbox installation, reducing the risk of conflicts or vulnerabilities in the system.
The application offers the same features, whatever the distribution, guaranteeing a coherent experience without having to modify the parameters of different environments, with an easy installation via Flathub or simple terminal commands. This facilitates the configuration of less experienced users, in particular among desktop users who will appreciate its simple graphic user interface (GUI), while increasing the visibility of the VPN.
In addition, flatpak applications operate in isolated containers, in accordance with Mozilla’s philosophy to put privacy first and to strive to eliminate vulnerabilities through security checks. This ethics remains one of the reasons why users have adopted Mozilla VPN in the past, from a brand of trust that has always positioned itself on the market as a completely non -profit business, fighting for a healthy web since the late 1990s.
The new Flatpak approach aims to strengthen the promise of a “powerful confidentiality for maximum peace of mind” defended on its website, encouraging adoption by users who appreciate a deep commitment to open-source values.
In addition, although Mozilla VPN Flatpak on Flatpak is not currently verified, it is always an official download managed by Mozilla, it is therefore considered reliable even without the badge.
These modifications do not change the technical chops of the Mozilla VPN offer, which remains a reliable and adequate solution for safety and speed thanks to the safety audit of the application, a divided tunneling, multi-hop connections, the support of the secure Wireguard protocol and its Mullvad network below.
However, the VPN remains a technical outsider compared to the best Linux VPN options which continue to garnish the classification. It is also unlikely that this decision will influence the opinions of users who have so far criticized the VPN, Previously, the appealing an expensive reconditioning of the VPN Mullvad network, the higher prices of Mozilla ranging from $ 4.99 to $ 9.99 per month.
The choice to use Flatpak is also interesting, because it is always a relatively nicious route for the VPN distribution, and only Mozilla is officially supported by the supplier so far.
Will the other VPNs follow the step? This remains to be seen – Some features on Flatpak can always be limited or require an additional configuration. Indeed, VPNs such as NordVPN already offer command lines or configuration files that work on different distributions, without the bloating of Flatpak data in a single line.
One thing is certain, however: Mozilla is competent and universally available. For some, it may well be sufficient.
