After downloading the torbrowser-launcher package from the OpenSUSE repository, I tried to run it for the first time to download the Tor browser. However, every time I try to, the launcher either immediately crashes with a core dump, or the download process stays stuck at 0%. I’ve read about other people having trouble with the launcher in this forum and elsewhere, but not in the same fashion. I’m at a loss as to what to do…
I know I could download the launcher from the Tor project’s website directly, but I try to install things trough my package manager whenever I can. Also if there is a problem with the OpenSUSE package, it’d be good to know so it could be reported.
How is downloading Tor browser using some extra utility that you installed through your package manager is different from downloading Tor browser manually? Your Tor browser will neither be installed no tracked by your package manager either way.
I suppose it’s no different, but then this doesn’t help me understand why I’m having trouble installing the Tor browser through this package. Never mind my reasons for preferring to use zypper, my problem is that I can’t install the Tor browser with it and I’d like to remedy that. Beside, if it’s no different from a manual installation, then it should by all accounts work just the same.
I’ll try installing it manually in the meantime and report whether I was successful or not, but the OpenSUSE packaged ought to work, otherwise what’s the point of it. The fact that there’s another installation method doesn’t mean one isn’t free to use their package manager if they so choose, especially if there is a package available.
Installing the Tor browser manually by following the instructions found here, I was able to install it successfully. I don’t know why the OpenSUSE package doesn’t work though, and I’d still like to figure it out.