How to Install Nefarious on Arch Linux

Nefarious is a cross-platform GUI for interacting with the BitTorrent network. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Nefarious on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure that you have:

• An Arch Linux system
• A stable internet connection

Installation

1. Open a terminal window on your Arch Linux system.

2. Install the following dependencies by running the command:

   sudo pacman -S python python-pip python-setuptools libtorrent-rasterbar qt5-base qt5-tools
   

3. Install the Git version control system by running the command:

   sudo pacman -S git
   

4. Clone the Nefarious repository by running the command:

   git clone https://github.com/lardbit/nefarious.git
   

5. Change to the Nefarious directory by running the command:

   cd nefarious
   

6. Install Nefarious by running the command:

   sudo python setup.py install
   

7. Start Nefarious by running the command:

   nefarious
   

   The Nefarious UI should launch, and you can start using it to interact with the BitTorrent network.

Conclusion

Congrats! You have successfully installed Nefarious on your Arch Linux system. If you experience any issues during the installation process or while using Nefarious, check the Nefarious documentation or the Arch Linux wiki for troubleshooting.

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Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!