How to Install Jam on Elementary OS

Jam is a file manager that aims to make browsing files and folders faster and easier. Here's a quick tutorial on how to install Jam on your Elementary OS.

Step 1: Download Jam

First, visit the Jam website at https://jamshelf.com/ and download the latest version of Jam. Save the file to your Downloads folder.

Step 2: Open Terminal

Launch the Terminal app on your system by clicking on the Applications menu, then selecting Terminal.

Step 3: Extract Jam

Now you need to extract the Jam file that you downloaded earlier. To do this, navigate to your Downloads folder in the Terminal:

cd ~/Downloads

Then extract the Jam file:

tar -xvf jam-v1.0.0.tar.gz

Note that you may need to replace "jam-v1.0.0.tar.gz" in this command with the name of the file you downloaded.

Step 4: Install Jam

After extracting the Jam file, you can install it by running the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

This will start the installation process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Step 5: Launch Jam

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Jam by clicking on the Applications menu, then searching for "Jam".

Congratulations, you've successfully installed Jam on your Elementary OS!

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