The user interface is definitely well-tailored for a good UX.Įven though I didn’t test-drive all the features available, it looks like Microsoft did a good job for Linux users. Personally, I use Slack on Linux – but Microsoft Teams wasn’t so bad either. For Teams Drive for desktop Access all of your Google Drive content directly from your Mac or PC, without using up disk space. You can learn more about it on their product homepage. Of course, there will be a couple of restrictions in the free plan like lower storage space for documents, not having the ability to schedule meetings, and so on. Yes, for starters, you can easily sign up for a Microsoft Teams account using your email ID for free. I’m thrilled to see Microsoft’s recognition of how companies and educational nstitutions alike are using Linux to transform their work culture.
Next, boot Windows File Explorer (often accessed by means of a ‘Computer’ or ‘This PC’ link on the Start menu) to see your PC’s list of drives. Delete the old ‘TEAM-UP Download’ shortcut. Note: The new TEAM-UP icon is labeled ‘TEAM-UP’, not ‘TEAM-UP Download’. With this announcement, Microsoft is bringing its hub for teamwork to Linux. Locate the ‘TEAM-UP Download’ shortcut on your Desktop. I’m really excited about the availability of Microsoft Teams for Linux. We recommend that you deploy the package to computers rather than a specific user. Rather, Teams will be deployed to computers and then auto-launch the first time users sign into a computer.
2019 has been another incredible year in open source, and Linux continues to be at the heart of all the growth and innovation. Bulk deployments are useful because users don't need to download and install the Teams client manually.