Microsoft Teams launches on Linux in public preview

Microsoft Teams on iPhone
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What you need to know

  • Microsoft Teams is available in preview on Linux.
  • Teams is the first Office app to launch on Linux desktop.
  • Teams allows people to work together through chat, video calls, and collaboration on files.

Microsoft Teams is now available in preview on Linux. Teams is the first Microsoft Office app to launch on the Linux desktop and allows people to collaborate in several ways. A new post from Microsoft breaks down what Linux users can do with Teams right now, and shows the app off with short videos.

Microsoft Teams is a communication hub that allows people to collaborate on documents, video call, voice call, and chat in various rooms and channels. It integrates with Office 365 and several other Microsoft services.

You can try Microsoft Teams for free on several platforms. Office 365 for Business subscriptions come with access to the paid version of Microsoft Teams.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.