Microsoft Teams launches on Linux in public preview

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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 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.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams allows you to collaborate with colleagues, upload files, send messages, and chat through video. It integrates with Office 365 and several other cloud services.

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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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