system reverted to Ubuntu after Proton VPN install

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My apologies for my delays in giving an update.

I’ve opted to go back to Linux Mint (as my primary OS). And, with two machines to tend to, it’s taken a bit to get around to composing this.

Particularly since I have, last minute, thought to add Lite on my salvaged Mac Mini. For “Just in case.”

That way, both have a counterpart.

First {w/ VPN’s} —

I’m not really sure how to phrase this (given that it’s not my general practice to play “Telephone” like games), but (this being deemed a rare exception, y’all should know that) those I’ve been interfacing with behind Proton VPN have — more or less — thrown y’all under the bus.

More so than myself, curiously enough.

And rather quite blatantly.

For, at first, I was thinking they were just wanting to keep me as a customer.

But, in hindsight: I’m really wondering why they seemed so overt in their assertions.

I’ve also noticed that their apps are (by and large) no longer available in most Linux systems lists of optional installs. However, remain on flathub.org.

And, after doing some rather extensive digging; it would appear that I am not alone in complications and complete system halts. Would seem to be an issue on their end. Best I can tell. That is, if distrosea.com is any indication. Though, I only peeked at the most popular offerings.

In that digging, I’ve discovered that both WireGuard and eOVPN will both connect to Proton VPN’s offerings. And, as I knew (beforehand) they offer rather easy walk-throughs. As do many other hosts.

Had I known what I may be in for {being that I require a VPN on my phone, first and foremost … and Proton VPN were the only likely candidate (then) — between both Android and Linux}, I would’ve expanded my search radius. But, sadly, they are also within my price range. Given how there is really no such thing as “free” in these (often) murky waters.

Second — I was not aware that Flatpak was not intended for use on your distro.

Given my special requirements, this I cannot do without. Sadly.

But, in the short time I was using your flavor, I really did enjoy what it all has to offer. And Ubuntu has now been bumped to third in the order of which systems I’d recommend — when such topics arise.

As well, I will be keeping a geek stick with Lite on it. Given that it comes with GParted, pre-loaded. And would work well with most recovery efforts.

With that said: superb efforts — all around.

Lastly —

Y’all should be commended.

Not only for your offerings, but also so the prompt support.

Very much appreciated.