OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux

 (techcrunch.com)

30 points | by ashurandi 2 hours ago

8 comments

  • acheron 46 minutes ago
    I have it open in a browser tab, and I have the codex cli. What are the features/advantages this has over the old way?
  • seabrookmx 21 minutes ago
    Does it run a VM under the covers like the Claude desktop app does?

    I've passed on the Claude desktop app for that reason, despite being curious about the "Routines" feature that isn't available in the Claude Code CLI.

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    • beering 13 minutes ago
      isn’t strong sandbox a good thing?
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  • taosx 36 minutes ago
    I've been extracting the asar and using it for a while on linux, I rarely start it but it's nice that I can start a session in chatgpt and then move on to codex in the same UI.

    It's packed with features, voice mode, browser. I'm not really the target audience..

  • amanzi 1 hour ago
    Nice - I've been considering re-subscribing to OpenAI to try out their new models. This is just the push I needed. Looking forward to trying it on Fedora 44.
  • miguelnegrao 1 hour ago
    Wouldn't most linux users just use codex cli or codex vscode ? Does the app bring anything not available on codex ?
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    • fragmede 1 hour ago
      Yes, a GUI. There are various terminal multiplexers out there, but OpenAI wants you to use theirs.
    • iluvcommunism 1 hour ago
      [dead]
  • theyliesoeasily 1 hour ago
    Looking forward to the "here's the data they're exfiltrating" breakdowns.
  • madiling 36 minutes ago
    dupe of https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49262122
  • juujian 1 hour ago
    I much prefer Claude, but this move may actually get me to pay for a subscription again.
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