I've been experimenting with Linux and I currently have Ubuntu installed on my laptop. At home, I use a separate PC primarily for video meetings on platforms like Google Meet and Zoom using a Logitech webcam and a Fifine microphone. My work PC has an Athlon 200GE processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. Besides video calls, I only use it for basic text editing and spreadsheets with Excel and Word. I'm wondering if switching to Ubuntu will cause any issues, especially with software compatibility for video conferencing tools and if they require Windows or lack standalone applications. Any insights?
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I’ve used a lot of videoconferencing software, including Google Meet and Zoom, on Linux and it works great. Just check your mic and camera settings in advance to ensure everything runs smoothly!
No such thing as a dumb question! I think you’ll be fine using Linux for video calls. Worst case, you can always use the web versions of the apps if needed. Ubuntu can handle it!
I’ve been using Zoom, Google Meet, and even Microsoft Teams on my Linux setup without problems since 2020. Everything works fine in a web browser. You might want to try out a live session first to test your hardware and see how it all works together.
I’ve used Slack and Zoom effortlessly on Linux. There’s also a web version of Teams that works pretty well. Just keep in mind that the web versions of Word and Excel might have some limitations, so you should see if they cover what you need.
Zoom definitely works on Linux! I set up a Linux Mint laptop for my dad, and we have our video calls weekly without any issues.
Actually, you don’t need Windows at all! Both Zoom and Google Meet have worked perfectly for me on Linux, and I also use various tools like Skype and Cisco WebEx without any trouble. Just try using a live image to make sure everything is compatible before you commit to a full install.
Thanks for the quick reply! Sounds good, right? I feel like it should work pretty well for my needs.