FunOS

Zoom is one of the most popular video conferencing applications in the world, widely used for online meetings, webinars, and remote collaboration. On FunOS, which is based on Ubuntu, you can easily install Zoom using the .deb package provided by the official Zoom website. This guide will walk you through each step of the installation process, as well as how to uninstall Zoom if you ever need to remove it from your system.

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a cloud-based video communication platform that allows users to host and join virtual meetings, video conferences, webinars, and online classes. It offers features such as screen sharing, chat, recording, and virtual backgrounds. Zoom is available for multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

On Linux distributions such as FunOS, Zoom provides a native .deb installer package that integrates seamlessly with the system, allowing you to access the app directly from the menu after installation.

How to Install Zoom on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in one of the following ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.

Step 2: Download the Zoom .deb File

Use the following command to download the latest Zoom installer directly from the official Zoom website:

wget https://zoom.us/client/latest/zoom_amd64.deb

This command will download the zoom_amd64.deb file to your current directory.

Step 3: Update the Package List

Before installing Zoom, it’s good practice to update your package list to ensure all repositories are up to date:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install Zoom

Now install the downloaded .deb package using the apt command:

sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb

This will install Zoom along with any necessary dependencies.

Step 5: Remove the Downloaded .deb File

After the installation completes successfully, you can safely delete the installer file to save space:

rm -f zoom_amd64.deb

Step 6: Reload the Menu

After installing a new application in FunOS, you need to reload the menu so that the new program appears in the application list:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Launching Zoom

Once the installation is complete and the menu has been reloaded, you can launch Zoom by:

• Clicking the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Navigating to the Internet category.
• Clicking Zoom Workplace to open the application.

The Zoom interface will appear, and you can sign in using your Zoom account or join a meeting without signing in.

How to Uninstall Zoom on FunOS

If you ever need to remove Zoom from your system, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in one of the following ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.

Step 2: Remove Zoom

Run the following command to remove Zoom from your system:

sudo apt remove --purge zoom

The --purge option ensures that all configuration files installed with Zoom are also removed.

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

To clean up unused packages that were installed as dependencies, run:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you want to completely remove all Zoom-related user data, including settings and cache files, you can delete them manually:

rm -rf $HOME/.zoom
rm -rf $HOME/.cache/zoom

This step is optional but recommended if you plan to perform a clean reinstallation or permanently remove all traces of Zoom.

Step 5: Reload the Menu

Just like after installation, you need to reload the menu to remove Zoom from the application list:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

Installing Zoom on FunOS is a straightforward process, thanks to the availability of the official .deb package from the Zoom website. Once installed, you can easily access Zoom from the menu and use it for online meetings, webinars, or classes. If you ever need to uninstall Zoom, the removal process is just as simple — ensuring your system remains clean and organized.

With these steps, you can enjoy a smooth video conferencing experience on FunOS using Zoom.