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Slack is a widely used team messaging app for developers, remote teams, and companies. If you’re running Ubuntu 24.10, here’s how to install Slack easily using the official .deb package.
Step 1: Download the Official Slack .deb Package
Use wget to download it directly from Slack’s official servers:
wget https://downloads.slack-edge.com/linux_releases/slack-desktop-4.36.140-amd64.debYou can check the Slack for Linux download page for the latest version if needed.
Step 2: Install the .deb File Using apt
Use apt to automatically handle dependencies:
sudo apt install ./slack-desktop-4.36.140-amd64.debIf you’re in another directory, provide the full path to the file.
Step 3: Launch Slack
Once installed, you can launch Slack from your terminal:
slackOr search for Slack in your applications menu.
Step 4 (Optional): Remove the Installer
You can delete the .deb file if you no longer need it:
rm slack-desktop-4.36.140-amd64.debSlack is now installed and ready to go on your Ubuntu 24.10 system. Just sign in and start chatting with your team.
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