How to install kcal on Debian Latest

Introduction

Kcal is a simple and easy-to-use calendar application for Linux. It is designed to be fast and user-friendly while providing all the essential features of a calendar application. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install kcal on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before installing kcal, you need to install some dependencies.


sudo apt install cmake git libqt5core5a libqt5gui5 libqt5widgets5 libkf5i18n-dev libkf5iconthemes-dev libkf5notifications-dev libkf5dnssd-dev libkf5kio-dev libkf5wallet-dev libical-dev qtbase5-dev git build-essential gettext libkf5notifyconfig-dev libkf5wallet-dev libkf5xmlgui-dev

Step 2: Clone Kcal Repository

To install Kcal, you need to clone the Kcal repository from GitHub.


git clone https://github.com/kcal-app/kcal.git

Step 3: Build and Install Kcal

Once you have cloned the repository, you can build and install Kcal.


cd kcal
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

Step 4: Launch Kcal

Kcal is now installed on your Debian Latest, and you can launch it by typing the following command in your terminal.


kcal

This will launch the Kcal application, and you can start using it to manage your events.

Conclusion

Kcal is an excellent calendar application for Linux, and it is effortless to install on Debian. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should have Kcal up and running in no time.

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