[SOLVED] Debian 12 and Zoom using Flatpack

hitest · 09-30-2023, 09:18 AM

Greetings,

This isn't a question; it's a simple how to.
Previously I've struggled to get sound on Zoom working for Debian 12. I've used the instructions provided by Zoom and Debian to set up Zoom. This resulted in a successful Zoom installation without sound.
I decided to try a different method this time. I decided to install Zoom using Flatpack which resulted in a Zoom install with all dependencies met and sound working. I used the second method listed in the following how to. Hope this helps someone.

https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-...-debian-linux/

business_kid · 10-01-2023, 09:13 AM

You can also use the "Other linux 64bit" install which provides a self contained directory in /opt/zoom. You start /opt/zoom/ZoomLauncher, which is trivial to set up.

boughtonp · 10-01-2023, 09:50 AM

A since this is Debian, I'll point out that one can also solve it by using non-proprietary software.

Specifically: Element, Jitsi Meet, Mattermost, Rocket.chat, Wire.

All of those are Free Software, they all provide video calls, and can all run in a browser (so no need to install).

hitest · 10-01-2023, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boughtonp

A since this is Debian, I'll point out that one can also solve it by using non-proprietary software.

Thanks for the tip, mate! I appreciate that.
I'll point out that Debian 12 now ships with non-free firmware. Debian is not as rabid these days about proprietary software. Live and let live.

boughtonp · 10-01-2023, 12:18 PM

The Debian mission remains the same.

Debian 12 has split non-free-firmware out of the non-free repository so that it can provide firmware without enabling other non-free software.

hitest · 10-01-2023, 12:21 PM

I like and appreciate the philosophy of Debian's approach. I take a more pragmatic approach and I'll use software that works for me. Each to his/her own.

business_kid · 10-02-2023, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by boughtonp

Specifically: Element, Jitsi Meet, Mattermost, Rocket.chat, Wire.

Can any of those clients be installed from source? I also run a RazPi 4 which is computationally challenged and I wouldn't fancy it's chances running a browser as well.
The browsers (even known names) are inclined to be more basic and compiled --without-everything-fancy. And Jitsi server is a total bitch to set up, and development seems to have slipped.

boughtonp · 10-02-2023, 06:48 AM

Strawman.

Still, to counter that FUD:
* Jitsi development has not "slipped" - all of their public repositories have commits made in the past week.
* There is no need to self-host a Jitsi Meet server, but - if one wishes to do so - the process is clearly documented.
* There are setup guides using pre-built packages for Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, and a Docker option.
* For those wanting to build all components from source, that is also a documented option.

business_kid · 10-02-2023, 06:57 AM

I'm glad to hear it. That wasn't the case when I went looking at it. The only documents gave lines to insert in various config files on Debian with no indication of what they did. It also lacked an
overview.

hitest · 10-02-2023, 09:38 AM

Many thanks for the alternate, interesting options relating to Zoom.

KC1DI · 10-25-2023, 05:42 AM

I find deb-get works for install zoom and other 3rd party software.
see here:
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/wh...ckage-manager/

hitest · 10-25-2023, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC1DI

I find deb-get works for install zoom and other 3rd party software.
see here:
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/wh...ckage-manager/

Thank you!

hitest · 10-25-2023, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC1DI

I find deb-get works for install zoom and other 3rd party software.

Many thanks. Did a new Debian 12 install today and used your suggestion to install Zoom.