How to Install Slack on Pop!_OS: A Step-by-Step Guide
PoPOS | Slack | Linux | Debian | Alien
If you’re looking to install Slack on your Pop!_OS, you’ve come to the right place. Follow these steps and you’ll have Slack up and running in no time!
Step 1: Update Your System
Before we begin, it’s always a good idea to update your system. Open your terminal and type the following command:
sudo apt update -y
Step 2: Setup the GPG for Slack Download
Next, we need to set up the GPG for Slack download. Type the following commands into your terminal:
wget <https://slack.com/gpg/slack_pubkey_20230710.gpg>
sudo rpm --import slack_pubkey_20230710.gpg
Step 3: Download the Slack RPM for Linux
Now, we’re ready to download the Slack RPM for Linux. Go to the Slack’s Linux download page to get the RPM.
Step 4: Install Alien
If you haven’t installed ‘alien’ yet, now’s the time. ‘Alien’ is a program that converts between different Linux package formats. If you’ve already installed ‘alien’, you can skip this step. To install ‘alien’, type the following command:
sudo apt install alien
Step 5: Create a PoPOS! deb Package from Slack RPM using Alien
Finally, we’re going to create a PoPOS! deb package from the Slack RPM using ‘alien’. Type the following command into your terminal:
sudo alien --verbose -i slack-4.35.131-0.1.el8.x86_64.rpm
And that’s it! You now have Slack installed on your Pop!_OS. Happy Slacking!