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Proton Mail Finally Releases Desktop Apps With a Linux Beta Version (news.itsfoss.com)

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[–] Molecular0079@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

It's a native app on Windows and Mac?

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[–] jjlinux@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I don't use either OS, but the apps are .DMG (Mac) and .exe (Windows), so I believe they are, yes.

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[–] lascapi@jlai.lu 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

PWAs can be packed in .dmg and .exe.

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[–] jjlinux@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

I had no idea. That's good information to have. And my wife doesn't get why I spend so much time in Lemmy. I learn more here than with all the online courses I take regularly put together. I love this community.

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