How to Install DIM on Elementary OS

DIM is an open-source instant messaging application that allows secure communication using various protocols. If you're looking to install DIM on your Elementary OS system, follow these simple steps:

Prerequisites

Before installing DIM, make sure your system is up to date with the latest software updates. You can do this by opening the Terminal and typing in the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Installation Steps

1. Install the required dependencies:

   sudo apt install -y git build-essential libssl-dev libappindicator3-dev
   

2. Clone the DIM repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git
   

3. Navigate to the DIM directory:

   cd dim
   

4. Build the application using the Makefile:

   make
   

5. Install DIM system-wide:

   sudo make install
   

6. Start the DIM application:

   dim
   

Congratulations, you have successfully installed DIM on your Elementary OS system!

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