Hawkpost is a secure messaging platform that allows you to send encrypted messages to anyone. It is available for various operating systems including Elementary OS. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Hawkpost on Elementary OS latest.
Before we begin, you'll need to ensure that your Elementary OS system has the following:
Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Type the following command in the terminal to download the Hawkpost package:
wget -O hawkpost.deb https://hawkpost.co/downloads/linux
This command will download the Hawkpost package and save it as hawkpost.deb in your Downloads folder.
Go to your Downloads folder using the following command:
cd ~/Downloads
Install the Hawkpost package using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i hawkpost.deb
If there are any missing dependencies, run the following command:
sudo apt-get -f install
This command will install all the necessary dependencies required by Hawkpost.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Hawkpost from the Applications menu.
Click on the Hawkpost icon to launch the application.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hawkpost on your Elementary OS system. Now, you can send encrypted messages to anyone using this messaging platform.
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