SSL connection failure on S3 download host, request alternative download sources/RPM packages

When downloading Distill desktop client from dev-distill-releases.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com, browsers pop up the error prompt:

This site can’t provide a secure connection

dev-distill-releases.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com sent an invalid response.

ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR

I am based in mainland China. Could your team provide alternate download links, domestic-accessible mirror servers or other distribution paths for Linux users? Besides, it would be greatly appreciated to release official native RPM packages for Fedora/RHEL systems as another installation option, given the current Flatpak download channel is totally inaccessible under regular Chinese internet.

The browser extension version works fine, but I need standalone desktop software to run offline scheduled webpage monitoring without keeping browsers open all day, so add-ons cannot meet my daily work requirements.

Looking forward to your official reply and practical alternative download solutions. Thank you very much.:handshake: :handshake: :handshake:

@tshore Thank you for your detailed feedback and for explaining the challenges you’re facing.

The SSL error you’re encountering may be related to network restrictions affecting access to the AWS-hosted download endpoint from mainland China. Unfortunately, we do not currently provide a China-based mirror, and the Linux desktop application is still in beta. At this time, we do not have plans to release additional package formats, such as native RPM packages, or alternative distribution channels.

That said, I have informed our internal team about your situation and your request for an alternative way to download the Linux desktop application. We also shared your feedback regarding domestic-accessible mirrors and RPM packages for consideration.

If we are able to provide an alternative download option or have any updates regarding accessibility from mainland China, we will get back to you here.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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Thank you for looking into this and forwarding my feedback to your team.