14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft might launch a Linux version of Microsoft Teams at some point in the future, according to company engineers working on the project.
Microsoft Teams is already available on the most popular platforms out there, including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, and given the software giant’s push towards the Linux world, such a release perfectly aligns with its long-term plans.
A thread on UserVoice, Microsoft’s feedback platform, discusses the chances of getting a Linux version of Microsoft Teams, with the post having nearly 9,000 upvotes from users, as per a tweet from @unixterminal.
“My team has some users on Linux, and one benefit Slack has is a Linux client. Without a Linux client on Microsoft Teams, some orgs may have to turn away in favor of Slack, so everyone can participate without keeping a browser open all the time,” the original feature suggestion reads.
Teams for Linux currently on the table
A member of the Microsoft Teams engineering team joined the debate to confirm that this idea is under consideration.
“We know so many of our customers user Linux and we want Teams to be available for everyone. Stay tuned for more information soon,” the first response reads.
A second Teams engineer then returned with additional information on the possibility of getting Microsoft Teams on Linux.
“Hey guys, thanks for the feedback – we hear you loud and clear. After talking this over with the Engineering team, I confirmed this will remain on the backlog and we are actively considering how to accelerate,” the second post adds.
At this point, however, no specifics are available, so while Microsoft Teams could land on Linux at some point, nobody can tell for sure when we should expect this to happen. For now, takes this as an early confirmation of a Linux version of Teams but without holding your breath for the client to get the go-ahead anytime soon.