最初设计时考虑到在线游戏玩家，Discord已成为VoIP通信领域的主宰。如此之多，以至于仍然是该应用程序最重要的用户群的游戏玩家不再拥有其服务的专有权。
认为自己是一个正在寻找新食谱的初出茅庐的厨师？(budding chef)加入烹饪服务器(cooking server)。也许您想要一些关于如何更好地为您的在线业务(online business)做广告的建议？也有一个Discord 服务器(Discord server)。
2019 年的Discord(Discord)不再只适合游戏玩家。这种受欢迎的变化可以完全归因于Discord对可访问性的强硬立场。
几乎自首次投放市场以来， Discord(Discord)一直致力于保持其服务器免费并向所有主要平台和操作系统开放，(free and open to all major platforms and operating systems)这应该不是什么秘密。这包括每个高级用户(power user)最喜欢的操作系统(operating system)Linux之类的。
Windows 和MacOS可能会成为所有头条新闻，但对于那些寻求更安全、更简单的操作系统的人来说， (operating system)Linux仍然是首选。这篇文章的重点是为所有Linux新手、涉猎者和老手提供一个逐步的过程，以尽可能轻松地获得对 Discord 服务的访问权限。
为Ubuntu Linux 操作系统(Ubuntu Linux OS)安装Discord
整个过程非常简单，只要你对Linux命令有基本的掌握，就可以在很短的时间内完成。特别是Ubuntu(Ubuntu) 用户(users)会发现，通过使用可以在大多数Linux 应用程序(Linux application)站点上找到的方便的捆绑包，他们有一个更简化的安装选项。
获取Discord(Discord) for Linux有两种主要方式，这两种方式都需要您输入一两个命令。我将介绍它们，从使用snapcraft.io的更快方法开始。这将是更传统的方式，需要稍长的时间投入，但也是长期(time investment)Linux用户 最熟悉的方式。
无论您最终选择哪种方法，结果都是一样的。
冲刺
此方法将要求您的Linux版本具有 snap包管理(package management)功能。对于所有Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS或更高版本的用户，Snapd已预先安装。对于早期版本的Ubuntu，您必须手动安装Snapd。
如果您发现自己属于后者，请打开终端（键盘上的Ctrl+Alt+T）并输入以下命令。
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y snapd
安装Snapd后(Snapd)，您还需要下载Snap Store 应用程序(Snap Store app)。这是您将要下载的Discord 包所在的站点。(Discord package)
在终端中键入此命令。
sudo snap install snap-store
您现在可以访问Snap Store 。不仅适用于Discord ，还适用于您可能想要添加的任何未来应用程序。但现在，您可以使用Snap 命令(Snap command)安装Discord for Linux。
在您的终端仍然打开的情况下，输入以下内容。
sudo snap install discord
希望您已经准备好带有可用麦克风的耳机，因为Discord现在是您的选择。只要您喜欢，您就可以开始在Ubuntu Linux 操作系统(Ubuntu Linux OS)上使用该应用程序。
只需在终端输入命令$ discord，您就可以加入全球 2.5 亿其他注册Discord用户。
对于那些喜欢更传统的安装方法的Linux资深人士，或者想要学习一两件事的新手，下一节是为你准备的。
马拉松
在开始之前，您需要一些Ubuntu所需的依赖项。这只是意味着在您使用Discord 应用程序(Discord app)之前需要其他程序。
对每个人来说幸运的是，必要的依赖项可以在一个易于安装的包中找到。
打开终端并输入以下命令。
sudo apt install libgconf-2-4 libappindicator1
任务完成。现在已经结束了，下一步取决于您是否更喜欢使用命令而不是使用GUI。
新用户友好
GUI是为较新的Linux用户(Linux)设计的，他们可能更熟悉选择图形界面进行安装而不是输入命令。来自两大巨头（Windows、MacOS）中的任何一个的任何人都会在选择此选项时感到更加舒适。
打开您的网络浏览器并迁移(browser and migrate)到Discord 官方网站(official Discord website)。该站点应该会自动检测到您正在运行Linux，并建议您下载.deb包。
单击立即下载(Download Now)按钮。
您的浏览器会询问您是希望使用 Ubuntu软件安装程序(software installer)打开文件还是直接下载文件。任何一个选项都可以，但是通过选择软件安装程序(software installer)，事情会简单得多(lot simpler)。
下载应该很快，你很快就能安装新获得的Discord 包(Discord package)。单击(Click)“安装”(Install) 按钮并等待(button and wait)该过程运行。
安装完成后， Discord(Discord)将可供使用。
执行命令
不是GUI(GUI)的忠实粉丝？更喜欢使用终端命令作为原始创建者的意图？那么这些就是您一直在等待的步骤。
打开一个终端并将其更改(terminal and change)为您的下载目录(download directory)。
cd ~/Downloads
我们将使用wget来检索 . 不和谐的deb(deb)包。
wget -0 discord-0.0.1.deb https://discordapp.com/api/download?platform=linux&format=deb
完成下载并使用dpkg安装 .deb 包。
sudo dpkg -i discord-0.0.1.deb
您现在可以访问Discord 应用程序(Discord app)。打开您的软件启动器并在搜索中输入Discord 。当应用程序出现时，单击(Click)该图标以启动该应用程序。
在参与该服务之前，Discord将要求您之前已经注册了一个帐户。您会在登录提示窗口(login prompt window)底部找到注册(Register )链接。
已经有一个帐户？甚至更好。只需(Just)使用您的凭据登录并立即开始使用Discord。
How To Install Discord On Ubuntu Linux
Originally designed with the online gamer in mind, Discord has become a juggernaut in the world of VoIP communications. So much so that gamers, still the app’s most prominent userbase, no longer hold exclusive rights to its services.
Consider yourself a budding chef in search of new recipes? Join a cooking server. Perhaps you want some pointers on how to better advertise for your online business? There’s a Discord server for that too.
Discord in 2019 isn’t just for gamers anymore. This welcome change can be solely attributed to Discord’s hard stance on accessibility.
It should be no secret that almost since it first hit the market, Discord has remained dedicated to keeping its servers free and open to all major platforms and operating systems. This includes the likes of every power user’s most preferred operating system, Linux.
Windows and MacOS may receive all of the headlines, but Linux remains the go-to option for those who seek a more secure and simplistic operating system. The focus of this post is to offer all Linux novices, dabblers, and veterans alike, a step-by-step procedure for procuring access to Discord’s services, in as painless a process as possible.
Installing Discord For The Ubuntu Linux OS
The whole process is very straightforward and can be completed in just a short time, so long as you have a basic grasp of Linux commands. Ubuntu users specifically will find they have a more streamlined option of installation through the use of conveniently bundled-in packages that can be found on most Linux application sites.
There are two primary ways of acquiring Discord for Linux, both of which will require you to type in a command or two. I’ll be going over both of them, starting with the much faster method of using snapcraft.io. This will be followed by the more traditional way, requiring a slightly lengthier time investment, but also the most familiar to longtime Linux users.
Regardless of the method that you ultimately choose, the results will be the same.
The Sprint
This method will require that your version of Linux has snap package management capabilities. For all Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS or later users, Snapd comes pre-installed. For earlier versions of Ubuntu, you’ll have to install Snapd manually.
If you find yourself in the latter camp, open the terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard) and enter the following command.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y snapd
Once you’ve got Snapd installed, you’ll also want to download the Snap Store app. This is the site where the Discord package you’ll be downloading is located.
Type this command into the terminal.
sudo snap install snap-store
Access to the Snap Store is now available to you. Not only for Discord but any future apps you may want to add. But for now, you can use the Snap command to install Discord for Linux.
With your terminal still open, type in the following.
sudo snap install discord
Hopefully, you already have a headset with a working microphone ready because Discord is now your oyster. You can begin using the app with the Ubuntu Linux OS whenever it strikes your fancy.
Just type the command $ discord into the terminal and you can join the 250 million other registered Discord users around the world.
For those Linux veterans who prefer a more traditional approach to installation, or newbies who’d like to learn a thing or two, the next section is meant for you.
The Marathon
Before you can begin, you’ll need a few dependencies that Ubuntu requires. This just means that other programs are required before you can get your hands on the Discord app.
Luckily for everyone, the necessary dependencies are available in an easily installable package.
Open up your terminal and enter the following command.
sudo apt install libgconf-2-4 libappindicator1
Mission accomplished. Now that that is over, the next step depends on if you prefer the use of commands to that of the GUI.
New-User Friendly
The GUI was meant for newer Linux users who may be more familiar opting for a graphical interface for installations rather than typing in commands. Anyone coming from either of the big two (Windows, MacOS) will find more comfort in choosing this option.
Open up your web browser and migrate over to the official Discord website. The site should automatically detect that you’re running Linux and suggest that you download the .deb package.
Click the Download Now button.
You’ll be asked by your browser if you would prefer to open the file with the Ubuntu software installer or simply download the file. Either option is fine but things will be a lot simpler by selecting the software installer.
The download should be quick, and you’ll soon be able to install the newly-acquired Discord package. Click on the Install button and wait for the process to run its course.
Discord will be available for use once the installation is complete.
Bring On The Commands
Not a big fan of the GUI? Prefer the use of terminal commands as the original creators intended? Then these are the steps you’ve been waiting for.
Open up a terminal and change it over to your download directory.
cd ~/Downloads
We’ll be using wget in order to retrieve the .deb package for Discord.
wget -0 discord-0.0.1.deb https://discordapp.com/api/download?platform=linux&format=deb
Complete the download and use dpkg to install the .deb package.
sudo dpkg -i discord-0.0.1.deb
You now have access to the Discord app. Open up your software launcher and type Discord into the search. Click the icon to launch the app when it appears.
Prior to participating in the service, Discord will require that you’ve previously registered an account. You will find the Register link toward the bottom of the login prompt window.
Already have an account? Even better. Just use your credentials to sign-in and begin using Discord immediately.
