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ExpressVPN
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Not sure if this could be considered for inclusion or not but worth a try. ExpressVPN is a a VPN client that supports a multitude of platforms including Linux. Unfortunately it only includes packages for Debian/Ubuntu and RHEL based distros. (deb and rpm). Below are the links to both the deb and rpm files.

https://download.express-vpn.xyz/clients/linux/expressvpn_1.1.0_amd64.deb
https://download.express-vpn.xyz/clients/linux/expressvpn-1.1.0-1.x86_64.rpm

At first glance the dependencies seem to be these according to the control file in the deb: init-system-helpers, initscripts, iproute2.

iproute2 was in the repo but I couldn't find packages for init-system-helpers and initscripts in the repo.

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• tristan957 created this task.Jan 14 2017, 6:02 AM
ikey added a subscriber: ikey.Feb 2 2017, 3:47 AM

Unless it's flatpak'd it ain't gonna happen. We also don't support sysvinit

• tristan957 added a comment.Feb 2 2017, 8:47 PM

That's cool figured out how to use openvpn + network manager to get what I need. Feel free to close task when you see fit.

• baimafeima added a subscriber: • baimafeima.Feb 4 2017, 10:45 PM

ExpressVPN is only a terminal-based app and not as user-friendly as Mullvad or Safejumper. It also has lower encryption standards than the other two and no explicit zero-logging policy.

DataDrake closed this task as Wontfix.Jul 12 2018, 2:19 PM
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Given we have no plans on flatpaking or snapping this application, closing as wontfix. I'd suggest reaching out to the respective developers about supporting either of those distribution and container models, or taking on the initiative.

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