https://mullvad.net/en/help/install-mullvad-app-linux
Trying to install VPN and these are the instructions Mullvad is giving me. This is ridiculous. There must be a more simple way. I know how to follow the instructions but I have no idea what I’m doing here. Can’t I just download a file and install it? I’m on Ubuntu.
I’m giving Linux a chance because people here recommended that I do and now you’re telling me to use Windows.
I don’t recommend using anything new to you unless you are ready to learn it. If you are, welcome aboard!
You should try Linux because you want to and find it interesting to learn. If you are doing it because other people told you to, you are going to have a bad time.
Linux isn’t Windows with different branding. Things work differently, and if you take the time to understand why you’ll usually see the logic eventually, even if you may not to agree with it. I think folks are bristling a bit at your implication that things are hard on purpose somehow. Many experienced users find the terminal easier to use and more efficient; it shouldn’t shock anyone (including you) that it’s going to feel awkward when you don’t understand it yet.
Howtos tend to use the terminal because it’s likely to work the same for everyone regardless of what other choices they’ve made with desktop environment, etc.
You can do nearly everything with a GUI if you choose.
Learning about package management, and repositories, is part of the Linux experience. It’s worthwhile to dive into the documentation and figure it out.
There is a learning curve, but the rewards are more software independence.
IF you want it to work like windows. It’s up to you, people here are giving you the options to choose whichever suits you.