How to start using Viber on Ubuntu
Relations / / December 19, 2019
We have already several times I wrote about this wonderful app for IP-telephony. I'm sure you appreciate the reliability, convenience and Viber speed. However, now the online version can be downloaded for virtually any desktop and mobile platforms with the exception of Ubuntu. However, the Linux client is still there and you'll learn in this article how to install and use.
1. First of all, you need to download the archive with the program on this link. This is the official client, but it is currently in the testing phase, so there are no references to it on the official website.
2. Unpack the archive. Go to the folder and locate the executable file named Viber. Click it to run.
3. When you first start the program asks you whether Viber installed on your mobile phone. If so, it means that you already have an account Viber. If not, you will be prompted to create and configure a new account.
4. To get started, simply enter your phone number and you will be sent to the mobile confirmation code. Enter it on the next screen and the program will be activated.
5. Once you are logged in to your account, open the main program screen in front of you. On the left is a panel with a list of contacts, and in the center of the dialog box. You can select any contact to send SMS, photos, make a voice or video call. As in Skype, you can add multiple participants and conduct group chat.
6. In Viber settings have the option to enable applications to start at the operating system startup, saving messages when exiting the conversation etc. Viber also contains a special applet to the Taskbar by which you can receive notification of incoming calls and messages.
Viber application is a really nice alternative to Skype and allows free calls through the Internet, while providing a pretty good call quality even if not very fast connection. If you are using Ubuntu, you will now also be able to go on this type of communication, and significantly reduce their costs for telephone calls.