Note that DistroWatch is not the only one affected by ban on FOSS related article links on FB.
Further read: https://news.itsfoss.com/facebook-ban-fiasco/
this post was submitted on 29 Jan 2025
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No wonder why WhatsApp isn't on Linux.
You mean a desktop application? If so you can use the web version, or even better, use Ferdium. It lets you connect to various messaging services and integrates them like a native desktop app.
Sounds like a cool app.