why does google not support google drive on linux?

melanie_bryant

Google Drive is a great service, but its desktop client is only available for Windows and Mac. Google has been promising a Linux client for years, but has never delivered. Why is this?

smallbutterfly

As of now, there is no official Google Drive desktop client for Linux. However, there are a few third party options available. One reason why Google may not have released an official client could be because they want users to use their web interface instead. This way, users can access their files from anywhere and don't need to install any extra software. Google may also be focusing their efforts on developing mobile apps instead of a desktop client.

organicmouse

There are a few possible reasons for why Google does not provide a desktop client for Google Drive on Linux:

Google may feel that there is not enough demand for a Google Drive desktop client on Linux. This is likely because Linux users tend to be more technically savvy and are more likely to use the web interface or command line tools for Google Drive.
Google may not have the resources to develop and support a Google Drive desktop client on Linux. This is because developing for Linux requires a different set of skills and knowledge than developing for Windows or Mac.
Google may be worried about security issues with a Google Drive desktop client on Linux. This is because Linux is a more open platform and thus more vulnerable to security threats.

Overall, it is likely that Google does not provide a desktop client for Google Drive on Linux because they feel that there is not enough demand or they are worried about security issues.