GNU/Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Installing Element – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Element Client in Ubuntu 24.04 Noble LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
And Element for Ubuntu Noble is an Open Source Secure Messenger and a Team Collaboration App that is ideal for Group Chats while Remote Working.
This Chat App uses End-to-end Encryption to provide powerful Video Conferencing, File Sharing, and Voice Calls.
About the Element Features:
- Matrix Protocol: Element is built upon the Matrix protocol, an open standard for decentralized communication. Matrix allows users to communicate securely across different platforms and services, ensuring interoperability and data sovereignty.
- Features: Element offers various features including instant messaging, voice and video calling, file sharing, and integrations with other services. It supports end-to-end encryption for secure communication.
- Cross-platform: Element is available on multiple platforms, including desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), web browsers, and mobile devices (iOS, Android).
- Decentralized Infrastructure: Matrix, the underlying protocol of Element, operates on a decentralized network of servers. This decentralization ensures robustness and resilience against outages or attacks.
- Customization: Users can customize Element according to their preferences, including themes, notification settings, and integrations with third-party services.
- Community and Collaboration: Element fosters community and collaboration through features like public and private chat rooms (called “rooms” in Matrix terminology), threaded conversations, and support for large communities.
- Open Source: Element is open-source software, which means its source code is publicly available and can be audited and modified by anyone. This promotes transparency, security, and community contributions.
- Security: Element prioritizes security and privacy, offering end-to-end encryption for one-on-one and group conversations. Users have control over their encryption keys, ensuring only intended recipients can decrypt messages.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Accessing Shell
Open a Terminal window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
2. Enabling Element Repository
Add Element Client Repository for Ubuntu GNU/Linux
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