Zoom Update Script

This script automates the process of checking, downloading, and updating Zoom to its latest version on Linux.

Overview

The script performs the following tasks:

1. Checks for the latest Zoom .deb package.
2. Compares the currently installed Zoom version with the latest available version.
3. Updates Zoom if a new version is found.

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Linux (Debian-based distributions like Ubuntu)
• Dependencies: wget, dpkg

How to Use

1. Place this script in your preferred directory.
2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x update_zoom.sh

3. Run the script:

   ./update_zoom.sh

The script will check if a new version of Zoom is available. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest .deb package.

Explanation of Script Components

• Download and Check Version: Downloads the latest .deb file from Zoom’s server.
• Version Comparison: Uses dpkg to compare the currently installed Zoom version with the downloaded version.
• Automatic Update: If a new version is available, the script installs it using sudo dpkg -i.

Notes

• Permissions: The script requires sudo privileges to install the new version of Zoom.
• Download Directory: By default, the script saves the Zoom .deb file in ~/Downloads/Install/Software. Update this path if needed.

License

This script is licensed under the MIT License.

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This README provides clear instructions and explanations for anyone looking to use or understand your Zoom update script.