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As a side note, dealing with adding repos and keys and all that is something I will never miss from apt. I use Arch and installing things is usually as simple as.. well let me check.
And it's option 1. So easy. Type 1 and press enter and you're done.
I find having these options confusing and I am not a newb
Both options will install the Mullvad client from the AUR. (If you use an arch derivative, that already tells you some things. If you don't, then you are missing some context.) The first option will install from binary, the second will compile from source. Which you choose is up to you.
If you blindly chose one over the other because you didn't know, worst case you end up being impatient if it takes awhile to compile from source.
No, worst case you install actual malware. Anyone can upload to the AUR, not just trusted users.
Usually the *-bin version just means it downloads the already compiled binaries instead of compiling the program on your computer.
You should also always check the PKGBUILD for something suspicious. AUR packages are put there by users, and are not verified.
Interesting. Thanks.