Slack is a collaborative software that brings your team’s communication to a single place. It is widely used in professional environments, making the sharing of ideas and teamwork more accessible. This article will take you through the step-by-step guide on how to install Slack in Ubuntu.
Prerequisites
Before we begin with the installation process, you must have the following:
- A Ubuntu 18.04 LTS system.
- User with sudo privileges.
Installation Steps
Step 1: Update Your System
Firstly, we need to update the system package repository using the following command:
sudo apt-get update
Step 2: Download Slack’s Debian Package
Next, we have to download the Slack debian (.deb) package from the official Slack website. We can use the wget command to download it in the command line. Here is the command:
wget https://downloads.slack-edge.com/linux_releases/slack-desktop-4.0.2-amd64.deb
This command will download the latest version of Slack. Make sure to check the official website for the latest version.
Step 3: Install the Slack Debian Package
Now, we need to install the downloaded Debian package using the dpkg command. The command is as follows:
sudo dpkg -i slack-desktop-*.deb
If there are any missing dependencies, you can install them using the apt-get -f install command:
sudo apt-get install -f
Step 4: Launch Slack
At this point, Slack has been installed successfully on your Ubuntu system. You can find it among the installed applications and start using it.
Conclusion
Slack is an essential tool for professional communication and collaboration. Its installation in Ubuntu is pretty straightforward. Follow the steps above and you are good to go. Happy slacking!
