In this post, we are going to find out how we can download and use the WhatsApp application on our Ubuntu Linux Operating System.
Linux operating system as they say is the programmer's operating system. That doesn’t mean that you cannot use it as a normal computer operator.
It is mostly called the programmer's operating system because most programming commands, software, and concepts function effectively on the Operating system.
Additionally, most operations just like downloading and installing software and other utilities are mostly carried out through the command-line interface or terminal.
Many operations like shutting down the system, moving files from one folder to another, accessing files, and others can easily be carried out on the terminal.
The Command-line Interface(CLI) or terminal is a computer program that accepts specific text inputs and carries out software or system operations.
This form of communication with the computer has been in place before the popular graphical user interface which is now mostly used in windows OS was introduced. Many computer users now have little to no knowledge of the CLI.
Installing WhatsApp on a Linux Operating System
Unfortunately, there is no official WhatsApp release for Linux Operating System but that has not stopped people from using it. Developers have introduced a cloned version of WhatsApp that can comfortably replace and function like WhatsApp. This is known as WhatsDesk.
How to Install WhatsApp/WhatsDesk
Step 1- Open your terminal - Go to the applications bar and input CMD on the search Bar. This will pop up an application known as Terminal. Click on it to Open. Or press Ctrl Alt T.
Step 2 - Copy or type in the following commands into your terminal and click on ENTER.
sudo apt update
step1 .pngThis is the required Output
You will be prompted to input your system password if any, Input it. (The password will not be visible to endeavor to input it correctly). After that, you click ENTER and allow it to process the command.
Step 3 - Input the following command into your terminal one after the other. Click on ENTER after inputting each one and allow the computer to process the command.
sudo apt install snapd
step2.png
sudo snap install whats desk
complete operation.pngResult of the full operation
N/B: My last step didn't take much procedure because I already have it installed. Yours will go through some processes and then install WhatsDesk.
Do not close the terminal until your operation is completed.
After these, your WhatsDesk is ready to be used. Go to the applications bar and scroll down till you see the WhatsDesk software.
Step 4 - Open the WhatsDesk Application and it’ll guide it on how to connect it to your phone and enjoy chatting with your Ubuntu Linux Operating System.
whatsdesk.png
Conclusion
The command line is not a very familiar interface for normal computer users but is it necessary for each one to have knowledge of it because few windows and many Mac OS operations require the CLI to handle or carry out.
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