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Thinking about it? Sure. We've had a lot of requests for it. It's a pretty big job to write a whole new version of the application. It's also a big question of
by AGKyle 12y ago
Thinking about it? Sure. We've had a lot of requests for it.
It's a pretty big job to write a whole new version of the application. It's also a big question of whether we'd sell enough copies to maintain it. Traditionally Linux users haven't been big on purchasing software, particularly closed source software. I'm not sure how much this has changed, if anyone has some real solid stats on it I would love to see it. I was once a Linux user (started on Redhat 4, but fell in love with Debian) so I know what the past was like, but have been out of the Linux world for long enough to be unable to know how things have changed in this regard.
Either way though, I don't have any pull on this, but I can pass the request along. I think we (AgileBits) would all love to see 1Password on more platforms. It's just a bit of a careful process to go through. We hear the requests for Linux loud and clear. If it's something you want, please let us know. Include any thoughts for how you'd use it and what you envision it being. It's far easier to take to the powers that be ideas and thoughts than just requests.
Now though, the fun part is that the current Windows beta (version 4) will work in WINE and I do hear from users that the browser extensions will also function using the beta. Obviously this isn't an ideal solution but it might hold you over well enough.
If you'd like to try the beta, you're welcome to sign up here:
https://agilebits.com/beta_signups/winnewsletter.html https://agilebits.com/beta_signups/winnewsletter.html
Let me know if that helps!
Kyle
AgileBits
- kolev 12y agoWell, maybe you should try a Kickstarter campaign and see how it goes... I'm sure you have to invest a bit to create a video and all, but I'm sure it will be a successful campaign.
- threatofrain 12y agoI'm afraid I don't actually know any numbers on Linux users' willingness to buy software, but I am aware of the reputation that Linux users generally prefer their ecosystem of free apps. However, I bet that many Linux users are also Windows or OSX users, and if a password manager is to be effective, it has to be omnipresent. That's why I have begrudgingly paid for LastPass, while my dual Windows / OSX license for 1Password 4 has sat unused. I tried for awhile, but I couldn't stand the gap in coverage. So I narrowed it down to RoboForm and LastPass, and I chose the latter because it seemed more popular and I hoped that to predict company longevity. Because as nice as lifetime licenses are, once software is no longer supported, esp. for things like intelligent form-filling, chances are you won't want to use your software anymore.
- AGKyle 12y agoI can totally respect that decision. I'll pass the request along to the developers. I can't promise anything but hopefully it's something we can consider in the future. It's certainly not something that will pop up next week though :) For a native Linux application we would pretty much have to rewrite the entirety of the application specifically for Linux, save the extensions. Thanks for the great feedback though! Hopefully you'll get what you want in the future. Kyle AgileBits