I've been experimenting with Linux and have Ubuntu installed on my laptop. I mainly use a work PC at home for video conferences via Google Meet and Zoom, using a Logitech webcam and a Fifine microphone. My PC has an Athlon 200GE with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. Beyond video calls, I only use it for basic tasks like spreadsheets and text editing in Excel and Word. I'm thinking about switching to Ubuntu for these tasks. Will I run into software issues, especially with Google Meet or Zoom? Are there specific features to watch out for?
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There’s really no such thing as a dumb question! Linux should be fine for what you need. If you run into any issues, you can always use the web versions of Google Meet and Zoom as a backup.
I've used Slack and Zoom on Linux without any problems. I haven’t tried Teams directly, but the web version works well. Just be cautious with the web versions of Word and Excel; they might lack some collaborative features you’re used to, so give them a spin before fully committing.
Zoom runs smoothly on Linux. I actually set up a Linux Mint laptop for my dad, and we use Zoom without any issues every week.
I run Google Meet and Zoom regularly on my Linux system with no issues at all. I also suggest trying a live image of Ubuntu to test your camera and microphone setup before installing. This way, you ensure everything works fine! If you're adventurous, there are ways to run Windows applications on Linux if needed, but if everything works in a browser, you might not even need that.
I’ve had no issues with Zoom or Google Meet, but Teams via web can be a bit glitchy. Just make sure you test the web versions of Office, because while they’re decent, they may not cover all your needs perfectly. Explore other office suites like LibreOffice too; they might work for your tasks.
Thanks for the quick reply! Sounds good, do you think Linux handles these well?