Ergo is a free, open-source, and cross-platform chat application that allows users to communicate with friends, colleagues, and family members in a safe and secure manner. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Ergo on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Before we proceed with the installation of Ergo on Elementary OS Latest, ensure that you have the following:
A running Elementary OS Latest system.
A stable internet connection.
A user account with sudo privileges.
To download the Ergo package, launch your web browser and navigate to https://ergo.chat/. Once there, click on the "Download" button.
Before we proceed with the installation of Ergo, we need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal using the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut and run the following command:
sudo apt install libssl1.1
Enter your password when prompted to authenticate the installation request and wait for the installation process to complete.
Once you have downloaded the Ergo package, navigate to the directory where the package was downloaded, and extract it.
cd ~/Downloads
tar -xzvf ergo*.tar.gz
Move the extracted folder to /opt using the following command:
sudo mv ergo /opt
Access the Ergo folder using the following command:
cd /opt/ergo
Now, you can run the Ergo chat application using the following command:
./Ergo
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Ergo on the latest version of Elementary OS. Ergo is a great alternative for those who are privacy-conscious and want to use a safe and secure chat application.
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