The Chrome version will let you choose webcam, microphone, speaker output.for Firefox, all it will run with is 'defaults'. It will run in Firefox, but audio is a big issue for that browser. Although most of the Chromium-based 'clones' use the same code-base as Chrome, Google appear to have added certain exclusive snippets of code to make several web-based items work better with Chrome than anything else. What I do is to run the Zoom 'app' within Google Chrome. Over the months, it's successively given problems with more & more recent Puppies.the only one it really works well with now is Fossapup64. Run the following command and enter your admin password when prompted to continue installation: sudo zypper install zoom_openSUSE_x86_64.TBH, Sky, I no longer bother with the Zoom desktop client. If you find the CLI approach better, open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Zoom client file. When prompted, hit Accept to install Zoom along with all its dependencies. Next, right-click on it and select Open With > Install/Remove Software. Then, open your system's file manager and head to the directory where you saved the RPM file. To install the Zoom client using the GUI, head over to the Zoom Download Center and download the RPM installer file by selecting openSUSE from the dropdown menu. Just like other Linux distros, installing Zoom on openSUSE is also pretty easy, and you can either use the graphical package manager or the terminal approach for this. Of course, these are just some of the advantages of using the Zoom client, and there are numerous other upsides to using it that you can benefit from in your everyday use. Ability to manage (create and edit) channels and invite members.Ability to take screenshots and send images.Ability to manage (edit, mark as read, and delete) messages.Privilege to take remote control of other participants in a meeting.Freedom to view, edit, or start scheduled meetings.Ability to view synced calendars if you're using a third-party calendar.Here's a list of a few such notable benefits: But besides that, there are several other benefits because of which you might opt for the desktop client over the web client or the progressive web app. Why Should You Install the Zoom Client?Īs mentioned before, the ease of use offered by the Zoom client is one of its major advantages. Follow along as we discuss the benefits of using the Zoom desktop client over its web counterparts and walk you through the steps to install it on your Linux computer.

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