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How to Install Slack on Oracle Linux 8.5

To Install Slack on Oracle Linux 8.5

Introduction:

Slack is an international collaboration platform popular for bringing all your communication together. Slack allows you to organize conversations into channels for teams, projects, topics, or any other purpose you desire.

Installation Steps:

Step 1: Check the OS Version by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ~]# cat /etc/os-release
NAME="Oracle Linux Server"
VERSION="8.5"
ID="ol"

Step 2: Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) repository. The EPEL repository can be added to your system using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ~]# yum install epel-release
 oracle-epel-release-el8                                 x86_64                                 1.0-5.el8                                           ol8_baseos_latest                                               15 k
  oracle-epel-release-el8-1.0-5.el8.x86_64                                                            
   yum-utils-4.0.21-3.0.1.el8.noarch
Complete!

Step 3: Once it is done, we need to install snapd package so that we can download and install slack using the snap store.

[root@linuxhelp ~]# yum install snapd
Upgraded:

  selinux-policy-3.14.3-80.0.4.el8_5.2.noarch                                                    selinux-policy-targeted-3.14.3-80.0.4.el8_5.2.noarch
Installed:
  snap-confine-2.55.3-1.el8.x86_64                                    snapd-2.55.3-1.el8.x86_64                                    snapd-selinux-2.55.3-1.el8.noarch
Complete!

Step 4: Once installed, the systemd unit that manages the main snap communication socket needs to be enabled and Check the Status by using the below command.

[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/sockets.target.wants/snapd.socket → /usr/lib/systemd/system/snapd.socket.

[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl status snapd.socket
● snapd.socket - Socket activation for snappy daemon
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/snapd.socket; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
   Active: active (listening) since Wed 2022-06-29 04:38:01 IST; 3min 9s ago

Step 5: Restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

Step 6: To install Slack, simply use the below command

[root@linuxhelp ~]# snap install slack
2022-06-29T04:44:17+05:30 INFO Waiting for automatic snapd restart...
Warning: /var/lib/snapd/snap/bin was not found in your $PATH. If you've not restarted your session



         since you installed snapd, try doing that. Please see https://forum.snapcraft.io/t/9469
         for more details.

slack 4.27.154 from Slack✓ installed

Step 7: To Run the Slack application use the below command.

[root@linuxhelp ~]#  slack

Step 8: Select Create a new Workspace as shown in the below image

Step 9: Enter mail ID and Enter the Code as shown in the below image

Step 10: Set up all the details about your profile like team name and company name as shown in the below image.

Step 11: Now the slack application is launched and you can start working.

Conclusion:

We have reached the end of this article. In this guide, we have walked you through the steps required to Install Slack on Oracle Linux 8.5. Your feedback is much welcome.

Tag : Slack Linux OracleVM
FAQ
Q
What is the advantage of Slack?
A
It helps teams operate faster and stay in sync, wherever they are.
Q
Can you assign roles in Slack?
A
You can assign system roles to individual members or to IDP groups, and even assign members to more than one system role.
Q
Can you delete a Slack message?
A
Hover over the message you'd like to delete. Click the three dots icon. Click Delete message. Select Delete to confirm.
Q
What is the maximum number of workspaces you can have in Slack?
A
In Slack Connect you get access to 20 different organizations within shared channels.
Q
Does Slack track your activity?
A
slack.com/stats shows how many messages have been sent on a workspace and the most popular public channels.