diff --git a/sources/tech/20221019.1 ⭐️ How to Install Viber in Ubuntu and Other Linux.md b/sources/tech/20221019.1 ⭐️ How to Install Viber in Ubuntu and Other Linux.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..dd768effec --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20221019.1 ⭐️ How to Install Viber in Ubuntu and Other Linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ +[#]: subject: "How to Install Viber in Ubuntu and Other Linux" +[#]: via: "https://www.debugpoint.com/install-viber-linux/" +[#]: author: "Arindam https://www.debugpoint.com/author/admin1/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +How to Install Viber in Ubuntu and Other Linux +====== + +**Here’s a quick guide on how you can install Viber in Ubuntu and other Linux systems.** + +[Viber][1] is a free, secure calling and messaging program for all popular mobile platforms and operating systems. + +It has a rich set of features such as voice/video calls, text messages with GIFs, stickers, photos, and videos. In addition, Viber features group chats, group calls and disappearing messages. + +Viber is a closed-source program, but available as free for Linux distributions with native executable clients. + +Here’s how to install it. + +### Install Viber on Linux + +It is available as an AppImage executable, deb and rpm package. Follow the respective button below to download it directly. The average executable size is ~180MB. + +[Download Appimage for all Linux distros][2] + +[Deb executable for Ubuntu][3] + +RPM package for Fedora + +If you have downloaded AppImage, simply change the permission to executable from any file manager. Then run. + +- For Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian and related distributions, you can install deb package via [many methods][4]. + +- You may double-click and open via the installed software manager. Or install via dpkg command as below. + +``` +sudo dpkg -i viber.deb +``` + +- For Fedora and RPM-based packages, you can install via the following command. + +``` +sudo dnf localinstall viber.rpm +``` + +For Arch Linux and other distributions, you can use the Appimage as I explained above. + +### Usage + +After you finish installing Viber, open it via the application menu. Here are a couple of things you need to remember. + +Before you start using Viber from your Laptop/desktop, you need to set it up on your mobile phone. Download and install Viber for your mobile platform from the below links. + +- [Google Play Store][5] +- [Apple App Store][6] + +Once installed, set up Viber. Remember, it requires your mobile number to register. + +After setting up, open the app on the Linux desktop. And you should see a screen like the one below. + +![Viber is Running in Linux][7] + +Scan the QR code from your mobile phone app, and you should be ready to use Viber on your Linux desktop. + +**Note:** Since it is a closed-source app, make sure you understand the terms of this app and privacy-related situations while using Viber. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://www.debugpoint.com/install-viber-linux/ + +作者:[Arindam][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://www.debugpoint.com/author/admin1/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://www.viber.com/ +[2]: https://download.cdn.viber.com/cdn/desktop/Linux/viber.deb +[3]: https://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/Linux/viber.rpm +[4]: https://www.debugpoint.com/install-deb-files/ +[5]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip&hl=en_IN&gl=US +[6]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viber-messenger-chats-calls/id382617920 +[7]: https://www.debugpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Viber-is-Running-in-Linux-1.jpg