@protonprivacy is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Linux Desktop). Right now today, the Mozilla VPN frontend for Linux is better. The code is available and easily buildable on Linux but there are very strong concerns around privacy and some of those vpn routes including Mozilla as an organization being ripe for capture, if that isn't already the case. This looks like it would be a fun gig but probably not best for a US based citizen/programmer in our current environment. Sharing because this one is important (i use Proton and you should too, especially if you're in the US), I would be more than happy to cosign for anyone of my peers in the EU, Caribbean here.
https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/proton/jobs/4487951101
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Vivaldi and Proton VPN
A couple of days ago Vivaldi 7.3 brought with it small surprise: the inclusion of a new toolbar button that would set you up with a Proton VPN account (using your Vivaldi credentials). There was mixed reaction to this in the Fedi. Some lauded the inclusion of VPN from a known and trusted company, while others reacted in horror because of an incident that Proton's CEO, Andy Yen, was involved with in January of this year. where he seemingly publicly praised one President Donald Trump.
When hearing of the furore for the first time I asked for information and was provided a link that I read and quick-fire reacted to, but I knew I'd need to take a deeper look to settle the issue to my satisfaction.
Fedi, I don't think he's a Trump Supporter. If he's guilty of anything it's naivety. I'm not sure he sees the threat Trump or the GOP represent.
Have a read of Medium.com's piece analysing the situation. I agree with their points and certainly can't dispute their findings. Proton do seem to be Good Guys, folks who are on Our Side as much as they can be.
I think using Proton's email or VPN is fine IF you are using these services carefully, e.g. don't give Proton recovery email addresses that can then be used to reveal your identity. They do hand over data, although this is whatever metadata you've given them - your content is always secure, as advertised. Not ideal, but then what is in this crazy, complicated world? I'll also point out that they actively fight back against unlawful requests, and particularly any from the US.
I also don't think this is any reflection on Vivaldi the company or Browser, so I will be forcefully rejecting calls by anyone to boycott company or browser on this basis. Vivaldi simply need money, and this partnership is another way they're trying to keep themselves afloat.
Both companies have excellent, evidenced track records that speak to who they are. Both companies have excellent staffing, of the kind we on Fedi should at the very least have no issue with.
I personally will not be using Proton's VPN; I already have one I've been using since 2016, though I am shopping for a new one. I've also taken Proton's Vivaldi offering out for a wee test drive because #SoftwareGeek. My rejection of their service is no comment on the company or software itself.
Vivaldi is still a top-tier browser. I 100% believe you can use it safely and ethically. Their politics are YOUR politics (unless you skew extreme).
The Fedi is wonderful but the Fedi is also VERY Black and White at times. Sometimes critical thinking is missed in lieu of solidarity with the trending winds.
But back to here and now I'm rejecting this VPN brouhaha as a storm in a tea-cup.
#Vivaldi #ProtonVPN
ICYMI: Proton VPN and Vivaldi browser form strategic privacy partnership https://ppc.land/proton-vpn-and-vivaldi-browser-form-strategic-privacy-partnership/ #ProtonVPN #VivaldiBrowser #DigitalPrivacy #Surveillance #PrivacyTools
A company truly outside Us Jurisdiction does NOT have terms and conditions concerning Us Customer and Us Laws, because they do not need them, because they do not apply to them. The same way, they do not need to include the other 200 or so, nations around the world.
It is rocket science. This is not hard to understand.
#RuleOfLaw #Proton #ProtonMail #ProtonPass #ProtonVpn #ProtonDrive #ProtonCalendar #ProtonWallet
#Vivaldi integrates #ProtonVPN into the browser to fight web tracking
" 200 or so, countries world-wide, and they only include terms and cite laws, that they know apply to them. "So many corporate simps ignore this little fact.
Do you see Proton cite terms for Japan or Korea, or any other friendly nation? No, because Proton is only subject to the laws where they are a registered business. Proton only (and others like them) worries about the ones that apply to them, and they include the United States of America for a reason.
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Seeing @Vivaldi integrate #protonvpn into their browser has me looking elsewhere quickly, again 
#Protonvpn + #Vivaldi ce qui me gène c'est que ce n'est pas 100% open source, par contre E.U.
@Some_Emo_Chick and now people complain its "US-only". well, I wonder why .. aside of animating you to use the "paid" version .. xD
on that note: apparently broken under Linux. But then, I dont need it anyway, as I'm ALREADY a regular paying user of a #protonvpn package :D
I take the point that you cannot actually use ProtonVPN without explicitly logging in. That is fine.
What I think is still an issue for some like me is that clicking on the VPN button installs the extension without asking.
I remember in my earlier days in 1st/2nd line support removing multiple extra toolbars installed on Windows machines when Internet Explorer was the go-to browser. People just clicked on something without knowing the consequences of that click and hupsakay yet another (not infrequently malware) toolbar appeared on their browser.
So I think a "Do you want to install the ProtonVPN extension Yes-No-Tell Me More" would be a good way of ensuring that users were fully informed during the whole process.
That would also be an ideal moment to explain how useful ProtonVPN is to Vivaldi users. I am here on Mastodon and have posted sporadically on the Vivialdi forums over the years yet the first indication that Vivaldi had partnered with ProtonVPN was when the button appeared on my toolbar.
Informed and happy users are worth their weight in gold.
#ProtonVPN is now trending across Mastodon
OK I Just checked on another device.
Clicking on the ProtonVPN button for the first time installs the extension without asking if the user wants to install it.
From my point of view it is not really an opt-in as I am not given the choice knowing the consequences of my action of clicking on the ProtonVPN button.
It is not a big deal but perhaps a message asking the user "Do you want to install the ProtonVPN extension. Yes - No - Tell me more?" would cover all bases?
One more thought, if it was not clear to me that I was opting-in is it really an opt-in process?
Thanks for clarifying that. There was no obvious installation process so I assumed it was pre-installed. I do not recall being asked to install anything, so I will check how it works on another instance of Vivaldi.
Kudos for having done this via an extension as opposed to what Mozilla did with Firefox when they incorporated Pocket into Firefox in a "non-removable" way.
For any of you who don't want ProtonVPN in Vivaldi the good news is that the functionality is provided by an extension. So the ProtonVPN feature can either be disabled or removed completely.
"Tools" -> "Extensions" and there you will find ProtonVPN. Remove or disable as you wish and carry on as before.
There may be many reasons why you would want to remove it, for example if you already have a VPN via an application on your device that allows all browsers and apps to make use of the VPN.
I generally feel you are going to offer bundled features in say a browser it is much better to have them as opt-in than opt-out.
In this case though, after seeing the effect of the recently introduced UK Internet Content Blocker, blocking a particular website that an elderly relative uses, (without good reason as far as I could see) I can see a reason to make this particular feature an opt out.
Installing the ProtonVPN app on a Linux computer is somewhat more involved than logging into ProtonVPN in your browser. So maybe Vivaldi's ProtonVPN extension is something my elderly relative can learn to use.
Vivaldi 7.3 erhält Integration von Proton VPN
Vivaldi 7.3 integriert jetzt Proton VPN direkt in den Browser, sodass Nutzer ohne zusätzliche Downloads sicher und privat surfen können. Die kostenlose Version bietet unbegrenzte Bandbreite und Zugang zu Servern in fünf Ländern. Diese Partnerschaft stärkt Vivaldis Fokus auf Datenschutz und Benutzerfreundlichkeit. #Vivaldi #ProtonVPN #Datenschutz #news #it #software
Tip #680
Enable Proton VPN to protect your online privacy.
In Vivaldi, you can connect to Proton VPN without any extra hassle using your Vivaldi account, giving you a more private and secure browsing experience.
To get started:
- Click the ”VPN” button on the right side of the Address Bar.
- Log in to your Vivaldi account or to your Proton account.
- Click “Connect”.
Alternativer Browser: Vivaldi 7.3 erhält Integration von Proton VPN https://www.computerbase.de/news/apps/alternativer-browser-vivaldi-7-3-erhaelt-integration-von-proton-vpn.91954/ #vivaldibrowser #vivaldi #protonvpn
Vivaldi has decided to align itself with pro-fascist outfit Proton:
https://social.vivaldi.net/@Vivaldi/114233355595486502
https://vivaldi.com/blog/privacy-without-compromise-proton-vpn-is-now-built-into-vivaldi/
