Dim is an open-source utility that helps developers simulate high-latency network connections for testing purposes. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Dim on Clear Linux Latest.
To follow this guide, you should have:
Before installing Dim on Clear Linux Latest, you need to install the necessary dependencies required to build and install Dim.
To install the required dependencies, open the Terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-glib devpkg-openssl devpkg-gtk3
This command will download and install the required packages on your system.
Once the dependencies are installed, you can proceed with the installation of Dim.
Open the Terminal.
Clone Dim from the GitHub repo by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git
Change the directory to the cloned Dim repo:
cd dim
Build and install Dim using the following command:
make
sudo make install
Note: If you encounter any errors during the building or installation process, make sure you have installed all the required dependencies properly.
Once the installation is complete, verify that Dim is installed correctly by running the following command:
dim --help
If Dim is installed correctly, you should see the help output in the Terminal.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dim on Clear Linux Latest.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Dim on Clear Linux Latest. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up Dim on your system and start simulating high-latency network connections for your testing needs.
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