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-# Installing Slack
-
-## Overview
-
-Slack is a team communication and collaboration platform that provides messaging, file sharing, and integrations with thousands of productivity tools. It enables teams to communicate through channels, direct messages, and huddles (audio/video calls). Slack is widely used in software development, business operations, and remote work environments.
-
-**Important Platform Note**: Slack for Linux is officially in beta. The native desktop application is only available for x86_64 (64-bit) architectures. ARM-based systems (including Raspberry Pi) do not have official native support and require alternative approaches documented below.
-
-## Dependencies
-
-### macOS (Homebrew)
-- **Required:**
-  - Homebrew package manager - Install via `/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"` or `dev install homebrew`
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-
-### Ubuntu (APT/Snap)
-- **Required:**
-  - Snap package manager - Pre-installed on Ubuntu 16.04+. For Debian, install via `sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y snapd`
-  - x86_64 architecture (verified automatically; ARM is not supported)
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-
-### Raspberry Pi OS (APT/Snap)
-- **Required:**
-  - Chromium web browser - Install via `sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y chromium-browser`
-  - Internet connectivity for web application access
-- **Optional:**
-  - Slacky unofficial client (experimental) - See documentation for installation from GitHub releases
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-- **Note:** Native Slack desktop application is not available for ARM architecture. Web application at https://app.slack.com is the recommended approach.
-
-### Amazon Linux (DNF/YUM)
-- **Required:**
-  - DNF (Amazon Linux 2023, RHEL 8+, Fedora) or YUM (Amazon Linux 2) package manager - Pre-installed on supported distributions
-  - `curl` and `ca-certificates` packages - Install via `sudo dnf install -y curl ca-certificates` (for GPG key import)
-  - x86_64 architecture (verified automatically; ARM is not supported)
-- **Optional:**
-  - Graphical desktop environment (X11 or Wayland) - Required for GUI functionality; headless servers should use web application at https://app.slack.com
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-
-### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
-- **Required:**
-  - Chocolatey package manager - Install via PowerShell (Administrator): `Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))`
-  - Administrator privileges for installation
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-
-### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
-- **Required:**
-  - Chocolatey package manager installed on Windows host - See Windows installation method above
-  - PowerShell access on Windows host
-  - Administrator privileges on Windows for installation
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-- **Note:** Slack is installed on the Windows host, not within Git Bash environment. Access via `start slack:` or `cmd //c "start slack:"`
-
-## Prerequisites
-
-Before installing Slack on any platform, ensure:
-
-1. **Internet connectivity** - Required to download Slack and use all messaging features
-2. **Administrative privileges** - Required for system-wide installation on most platforms
-3. **Slack account** - Required to sign in (create at slack.com or through your organization)
-4. **64-bit operating system** - Required for native desktop applications (except web browser access)
-
-## Platform-Specific Installation
-
-### macOS (Homebrew)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
-- Homebrew package manager installed
-- At least 500 MB free disk space
-- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel processor
-
-If Homebrew is not installed, install it first:
-
-```bash
-NONINTERACTIVE=1 /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
-```
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-Run the following command to install Slack:
-
-```bash
-brew install --quiet --cask slack
-```
-
-The `--quiet` flag suppresses non-essential output for automation-friendly installation. The `--cask` flag specifies the graphical application version.
-
-After installation, launch Slack from the Applications folder or via command line:
-
-```bash
-open -a Slack
-```
-
-**Note**: On first launch, Slack will prompt you to sign in with your workspace URL or email address.
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded by checking if the application exists:
-
-```bash
-ls /Applications/ | grep -i slack
-```
-
-Expected output:
-
-```
-Slack.app
-```
-
-Verify Slack can launch:
-
-```bash
-open -a Slack
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `Error: Cask 'slack' requires macOS >= 11`
-
-**Solution**: Your macOS version is too old. Slack requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later. Upgrade your operating system before installing.
-
-**Problem**: "Slack is damaged and can't be opened" error
-
-**Solution**: Clear the quarantine attribute:
-
-```bash
-xattr -cr "/Applications/Slack.app"
-```
-
-**Problem**: Cask already installed
-
-**Solution**: If you need to reinstall, first uninstall then reinstall:
-
-```bash
-brew uninstall --cask slack
-brew install --quiet --cask slack
-```
-
-**Problem**: Slack fails to start after macOS upgrade
-
-**Solution**: Reinstall Slack:
-
-```bash
-brew uninstall --cask slack
-brew install --quiet --cask slack
-```
-
----
-
-### Ubuntu/Debian (Snap)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or later, or Debian 10 (Buster) or later (64-bit x86_64)
-- sudo privileges
-- Snap package manager (pre-installed on Ubuntu 16.04+)
-- At least 500 MB free disk space
-
-Snap is pre-installed on Ubuntu 16.04 and later. If snap is not installed (common on Debian):
-
-```bash
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y snapd
-sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket
-sudo ln -sf /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap
-```
-
-After installing snapd on Debian, log out and log back in (or reboot) for the snap command to become available in your PATH.
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-Run the following command to install Slack via Snap:
-
-```bash
-sudo snap install slack --classic
-```
-
-The `--classic` flag grants Slack access to system resources outside the snap sandbox, which is required for features like file access and system tray integration.
-
-After installation, launch Slack:
-
-```bash
-slack &
-```
-
-The ampersand (`&`) runs Slack in the background, freeing your terminal.
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded:
-
-```bash
-snap list slack
-```
-
-Expected output (version may vary):
-
-```
-Name   Version   Rev   Tracking       Publisher   Notes
-slack  4.46.99   158   latest/stable  slack       classic
-```
-
-Verify Slack launches correctly:
-
-```bash
-slack &
-```
-
-The Slack window should appear within a few seconds.
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `error: snap "slack" is not available on stable for this architecture`
-
-**Solution**: This error occurs on 32-bit systems or ARM architecture. Slack's Snap package requires 64-bit x86_64 architecture. Check your architecture:
-
-```bash
-uname -m
-```
-
-If output is anything other than `x86_64`, you must use the web application at https://app.slack.com instead.
-
-**Problem**: "cannot communicate with server: Post ... dial unix /run/snapd.socket"
-
-**Solution**: The snap daemon is not running. Start it:
-
-```bash
-sudo systemctl start snapd
-sudo systemctl enable snapd
-```
-
-**Problem**: Slack fails to launch with GPU/rendering errors
-
-**Solution**: Disable GPU acceleration by launching with:
-
-```bash
-slack --disable-gpu &
-```
-
-**Problem**: Notifications not appearing
-
-**Solution**: Ensure notification permissions are granted in your desktop environment settings. On GNOME, check Settings > Notifications > Slack.
-
----
-
-### Raspberry Pi OS (ARM)
-
-#### Platform Limitation
-
-**Slack does not provide native ARM packages.** The official Slack desktop application and Snap package are only available for x86_64 architecture. Raspberry Pi devices use ARM processors, which are not supported.
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit or 32-bit)
-- Raspberry Pi 3 or later
-- sudo privileges
-- Web browser (Chromium recommended)
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-**Use the Slack Web Application**
-
-The recommended approach for Raspberry Pi is to use Slack through the web browser:
-
-```bash
-# Ensure Chromium is installed
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y chromium-browser
-
-# Launch Slack web application
-chromium-browser --app=https://app.slack.com &
-```
-
-The `--app` flag launches Chromium in application mode, providing a cleaner, app-like experience without browser chrome.
-
-**Create a Desktop Shortcut**
-
-For easier access, create a desktop shortcut:
-
-```bash
-mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications
-
-cat > ~/.local/share/applications/slack-web.desktop << 'EOF'
-[Desktop Entry]
-Name=Slack
-Comment=Team Communication via Web
-Exec=chromium-browser --app=https://app.slack.com
-Icon=web-browser
-Terminal=false
-Type=Application
-Categories=Network;InstantMessaging;
-EOF
-```
-
-**Alternative: Unofficial Slacky Client (Experimental)**
-
-An unofficial ARM64 client called Slacky is available for 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS. Note that this is not officially supported by Slack:
-
-```bash
-# Download the latest release (check GitHub for current version)
-wget -q https://github.com/andirsun/Slacky/releases/latest/download/slacky_arm64.deb -O /tmp/slacky.deb
-
-# Install the package
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y /tmp/slacky.deb
-
-# Clean up
-rm /tmp/slacky.deb
-```
-
-**Note**: The Slacky project is community-maintained and may not have feature parity with official Slack clients.
-
-#### Verification
-
-For web application approach, verify Chromium can access Slack:
-
-```bash
-chromium-browser --app=https://app.slack.com &
-```
-
-The Slack web application should load and prompt for sign-in.
-
-For Slacky (if installed), verify the application is installed:
-
-```bash
-which slacky || dpkg -l | grep slacky
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: Web application is slow or unresponsive
-
-**Solution**: Raspberry Pi has limited resources. For better performance:
-- Use a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 with at least 4 GB RAM
-- Close other applications while using Slack
-- Disable hardware acceleration in Chromium if experiencing crashes
-
-**Problem**: Cannot receive notifications from web application
-
-**Solution**: Web notifications require browser permission. When Slack prompts for notification permission, click "Allow". Ensure your desktop environment supports web notifications.
-
-**Problem**: Slacky fails to install due to missing dependencies
-
-**Solution**: Install required dependencies:
-
-```bash
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y libgtk-3-0 libnotify4 libnss3 libxss1 libxtst6 libatspi2.0-0 libsecret-1-0
-```
-
----
-
-### Amazon Linux/RHEL (DNF/YUM)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Amazon Linux 2023, Amazon Linux 2, RHEL 8/9, or Fedora (64-bit x86_64)
-- sudo privileges
-- Graphical desktop environment (required for Slack GUI)
-- At least 500 MB free disk space
-
-**Important**: Amazon Linux EC2 instances typically run headless (no GUI). If you are running a headless server, use the Slack web application at https://app.slack.com or the Slack API for automation.
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-**Step 1: Import the GPG key**
-
-```bash
-sudo rpm --import https://packagecloud.io/slacktechnologies/slack/gpgkey
-```
-
-**Step 2: Create the repository configuration**
-
-```bash
-sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/slack.repo > /dev/null << 'EOF'
-[slack]
-name=Slack
-baseurl=https://packagecloud.io/slacktechnologies/slack/fedora/21/x86_64
-enabled=1
-gpgcheck=1
-gpgkey=https://packagecloud.io/slacktechnologies/slack/gpgkey
-sslverify=1
-sslcacert=/etc/pki/tls/certs/ca-bundle.crt
-metadata_expire=300
-EOF
-```
-
-**Note**: Despite the `fedora/21` path, this repository contains current packages compatible with all modern Fedora, RHEL, and Amazon Linux versions.
-
-**Step 3: Install Slack**
-
-For Amazon Linux 2023, RHEL 8/9, and Fedora:
-
-```bash
-sudo dnf install -y slack
-```
-
-For Amazon Linux 2:
-
-```bash
-sudo yum install -y slack
-```
-
-After installation, launch Slack:
-
-```bash
-slack &
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded:
-
-```bash
-rpm -qa | grep slack
-```
-
-Expected output (version may vary):
-
-```
-slack-4.47.69-0.1.el8.x86_64
-```
-
-Verify Slack can launch (requires graphical environment):
-
-```bash
-slack &
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: GPG key import fails
-
-**Solution**: Ensure curl is installed and retry:
-
-```bash
-sudo dnf install -y curl ca-certificates
-sudo rpm --import https://packagecloud.io/slacktechnologies/slack/gpgkey
-```
-
-**Problem**: "No package slack available"
-
-**Solution**: Verify the repository file was created correctly:
-
-```bash
-cat /etc/yum.repos.d/slack.repo
-```
-
-If empty or malformed, recreate it using the commands in Step 2.
-
-**Problem**: Slack fails to launch with display errors
-
-**Solution**: Slack requires a graphical environment. For headless servers:
-- Use X11 forwarding with SSH: `ssh -X user@server` then run `slack`
-- Use VNC or RDP to connect to a desktop session
-- Use the Slack web application at https://app.slack.com
-
-**Problem**: Dependency conflicts during installation
-
-**Solution**: Update system packages first:
-
-```bash
-sudo dnf update -y
-sudo dnf install -y slack
-```
-
----
-
-### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11 (64-bit)
-- At least 500 MB free disk space
-- Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt
-- Chocolatey package manager installed
-
-If Chocolatey is not installed, install it first by running this command in an Administrator PowerShell:
-
-```powershell
-Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
-```
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-Run the following command in an Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt:
-
-```powershell
-choco install slack -y
-```
-
-The `-y` flag automatically confirms all prompts, enabling fully non-interactive installation.
-
-After installation, Slack can be launched from the Start Menu or via command line:
-
-```powershell
-Start-Process slack:
-```
-
-**Note**: On first launch, Slack will prompt you to sign in with your workspace URL or email address.
-
-#### Verification
-
-Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window, then verify Slack is installed:
-
-```powershell
-choco list slack
-```
-
-Expected output (version may vary):
-
-```
-slack 4.47.69
-1 packages installed.
-```
-
-Launch Slack to verify it opens correctly:
-
-```powershell
-Start-Process slack:
-```
-
-The application should launch and display the sign-in screen.
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `choco: command not found` or `'choco' is not recognized`
-
-**Solution**: Chocolatey is not installed or not in PATH. Install Chocolatey first (see Prerequisites), then open a new terminal window.
-
-**Problem**: Installation fails with permission errors
-
-**Solution**: Run PowerShell as Administrator. Right-click PowerShell in the Start Menu and select "Run as administrator".
-
-**Problem**: Slack fails to launch after installation
-
-**Solution**: Restart your computer to ensure all components are properly registered, then try launching again.
-
-**Problem**: Need to update Slack
-
-**Solution**: Run the upgrade command:
-
-```powershell
-choco upgrade slack -y
-```
-
----
-
-### WSL (Ubuntu)
-
-#### Platform Approach
-
-**Slack is installed on the Windows host, not within WSL.** While WSL with WSLg (GUI support) can technically run Linux GUI applications, the recommended approach is to install Slack on Windows and access it from WSL.
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Windows 10 version 2004 or higher, or Windows 11
-- WSL 2 enabled with Ubuntu distribution installed
-- Administrator access on Windows for Slack installation
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-**Step 1: Install Slack on Windows**
-
-From a Windows Administrator PowerShell:
-
-```powershell
-choco install slack -y
-```
-
-**Step 2: Access Slack from WSL**
-
-From within your WSL terminal, you can launch Windows Slack:
-
-```bash
-# Launch Slack using Windows protocol handler
-cmd.exe /c start slack:
-```
-
-This command uses Windows interoperability to launch the Slack application installed on the Windows host.
-
-**Alternative: Access Slack via browser from WSL**
-
-If you prefer browser-based access:
-
-```bash
-# Open Slack web application in default Windows browser
-cmd.exe /c start https://app.slack.com
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-From WSL, verify you can launch Windows Slack:
-
-```bash
-cmd.exe /c start slack:
-```
-
-Slack should open in a new window on the Windows desktop.
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: Cannot launch Windows Slack from WSL
-
-**Solution**: Ensure Slack is installed on Windows first. Run `choco list slack` in a Windows PowerShell to verify installation.
-
-**Problem**: "start: command not found"
-
-**Solution**: Use the full Windows command syntax:
-
-```bash
-cmd.exe /c start slack:
-```
-
-**Problem**: Need to use Slack commands in WSL scripts
-
-**Solution**: Create a helper alias in your `~/.bashrc`:
-
-```bash
-echo 'alias slack="cmd.exe /c start slack:"' >> ~/.bashrc
-source ~/.bashrc
-```
-
-Then simply run `slack` from your WSL terminal.
-
----
-
-### Git Bash (Windows Installation)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
-- Git Bash installed (comes with Git for Windows)
-- Administrator access for Slack installation
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-Git Bash runs on Windows, so Slack is installed on the Windows host and accessible from Git Bash.
-
-**Step 1: Install Slack on Windows**
-
-From an Administrator Command Prompt or PowerShell (not Git Bash):
-
-```powershell
-choco install slack -y
-```
-
-**Step 2: Access Slack from Git Bash**
-
-After installation, Slack can be launched from Git Bash:
-
-```bash
-start slack:
-```
-
-Or use the explicit command form:
-
-```bash
-cmd //c "start slack:"
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-From Git Bash, verify Slack can be launched:
-
-```bash
-start slack:
-```
-
-Slack should open in a new window.
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `start: command not found`
-
-**Solution**: Use the Windows-style command:
-
-```bash
-cmd //c "start slack:"
-```
-
-**Problem**: Slack does not launch
-
-**Solution**: Ensure Slack is installed on Windows. Open a Windows Command Prompt and verify:
-
-```cmd
-choco list slack
-```
-
-If not installed, install it from an Administrator PowerShell first.
-
-**Problem**: Need to use Slack in scripts
-
-**Solution**: For scripting, use the Windows command wrapper:
-
-```bash
-#!/bin/bash
-# Launch Slack silently
-cmd //c "start /min slack:" 2>/dev/null
-```
-
----
-
-## Post-Installation Configuration
-
-After installing Slack on any platform, complete these configuration steps.
-
-### Signing In
-
-1. Launch Slack
-2. Enter your workspace URL (e.g., `yourcompany.slack.com`) or email address
-3. Follow the authentication prompts
-4. Complete any organization-specific setup (SSO, 2FA, etc.)
-
-### Configuring Notifications
-
-Adjust notification settings to manage interruptions:
-
-1. Click on your profile picture in Slack
-2. Go to **Preferences** > **Notifications**
-3. Configure notification preferences for messages, mentions, and keywords
-4. Set notification schedules for work hours
-
-### Setting Up Multiple Workspaces
-
-If you belong to multiple Slack workspaces:
-
-1. Click the workspace name in the top left
-2. Select **Add a workspace**
-3. Enter the workspace URL or sign in with your email
-4. Switch between workspaces using `Ctrl+[number]` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+[number]` (macOS)
-
-### Keyboard Shortcuts
-
-Essential shortcuts for productivity:
-
-| Action | Windows/Linux | macOS |
-|--------|---------------|-------|
-| Quick Switcher | `Ctrl+K` | `Cmd+K` |
-| Search | `Ctrl+G` | `Cmd+G` |
-| New Message | `Ctrl+N` | `Cmd+N` |
-| Mark All Read | `Shift+Esc` | `Shift+Esc` |
-| Toggle Sidebar | `Ctrl+Shift+D` | `Cmd+Shift+D` |
-
-### Configuring Startup Behavior
-
-To control whether Slack starts automatically:
-
-**Windows:**
-1. Open Slack Preferences
-2. Go to **Advanced**
-3. Toggle "Launch Slack on login" on or off
-
-**macOS:**
-1. Open Slack Preferences
-2. Go to **Advanced**
-3. Toggle "Launch Slack on login" on or off
-
-**Linux:**
-```bash
-# Disable autostart
-rm ~/.config/autostart/slack.desktop 2>/dev/null || true
-```
-
----
-
-## Common Issues
-
-### Issue: "Unable to Connect" or Network Errors
-
-**Symptoms**: Slack shows connection errors or fails to load messages
-
-**Solutions**:
-- Check internet connectivity
-- Verify firewall allows Slack traffic (ports 443, 80)
-- If behind a corporate proxy, configure proxy settings in Slack Preferences > Advanced > Proxy
-- Try signing out and signing back in
-
-### Issue: High Memory or CPU Usage
-
-**Symptoms**: Slack consumes excessive system resources
-
-**Solutions**:
-- Close unused workspaces (each workspace uses additional memory)
-- Disable animations: Preferences > Accessibility > Reduce animations
-- Restart Slack periodically during long sessions
-- Ensure Slack is updated to the latest version
-
-### Issue: Notifications Not Working
-
-**Symptoms**: Missing notifications for messages or calls
-
-**Solutions**:
-
-**All Platforms:**
-- Check Slack notification settings in Preferences > Notifications
-- Ensure "Do Not Disturb" mode is not enabled
-- Verify notification schedule allows notifications at current time
-
-**macOS:**
-- Grant notification permission in System Preferences > Notifications > Slack
-
-**Linux:**
-- Ensure notification daemon is running
-- Check desktop environment notification settings
-
-**Windows:**
-- Check Windows notification settings: Settings > System > Notifications > Slack
-
-### Issue: Screen Sharing Not Working
-
-**Symptoms**: Screen sharing option is grayed out or not functioning
-
-**Solutions**:
-
-**macOS:** Grant screen recording permission in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Screen Recording
-
-**Linux:** On Wayland, screen sharing may have limitations. Consider using X11 session for full screen sharing support.
-
-**Windows:** Ensure Slack has necessary permissions. Run as administrator if sharing specific applications fails.
-
-### Issue: Audio/Video in Huddles Not Working
-
-**Symptoms**: Cannot hear or be heard in Slack Huddles
-
-**Solutions**:
-- Check audio device settings in Slack Preferences > Audio & Video
-- Ensure correct microphone and speaker are selected
-- Grant microphone permission if prompted by operating system
-- Close other applications that might be using audio devices
-- Test audio with Slack's built-in audio test
-
----
-
-## Summary Table
-
-| Platform | Native Support | Installation Method | Notes |
-|----------|---------------|---------------------|-------|
-| macOS | Yes | `brew install --quiet --cask slack` | Requires macOS 11+ |
-| Windows | Yes | `choco install slack -y` | Primary supported platform |
-| Ubuntu/Debian | Yes (Beta) | `sudo snap install slack --classic` | x86_64 only |
-| Raspberry Pi | No | Web app via Chromium | Use https://app.slack.com |
-| Amazon Linux/RHEL | Yes (Beta) | DNF repository + `sudo dnf install -y slack` | x86_64 only |
-| WSL | N/A | Install on Windows host | Uses Windows installation |
-| Git Bash | N/A | Uses Windows installation | Inherits Windows Slack |
-
----
-
-## References
-
-- [Slack Official Website](https://slack.com/)
-- [Slack Downloads](https://slack.com/downloads)
-- [Slack for Linux (Beta)](https://slack.com/help/articles/212924728-Download-Slack-for-Linux--beta-)
-- [Slack Homebrew Cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/slack)
-- [Slack Chocolatey Package](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/slack)
-- [Slack Snap Package](https://snapcraft.io/slack)
-- [Slack Web Application](https://app.slack.com)
-- [Slack Release Notes - Linux](https://slack.com/release-notes/linux)
-- [Slacky - Unofficial ARM64 Client](https://github.com/andirsun/Slacky)
-- [Slack API Documentation](https://api.slack.com/)