Jami is a free and open-source communication tool that can be used for messaging, file sharing, voice and video calls, and much more. It is available for a wide range of platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. This tutorial will cover the basic steps of installing Jami on Elementary OS Latest.
Before installing any software, it is always a good idea to update your system to the latest available packages. You can use the Terminal to run the command below:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
This will install any available updates and ensure your system is ready for Jami installation.
Jami is not available in the default Elementary OS repository, so you need to add the official Jami repository to install it. To add the repository, open the Terminal and run the following commands:
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb https://dl.jami.net/nightly/ubuntu_20.04/ ring main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jami.list"
curl -sSL https://dl.jami.net/nightly/ring.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
sudo apt-get update
Once you have added the Jami repository, you can install Jami using the following command:
sudo apt-get install jami
This command will install the Jami package and any required dependencies.
After the installation is complete, you can launch Jami from the Applications menu or by running the following command in the Terminal:
jami
When you launch Jami for the first time, you will be prompted to create an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Jami account, including adding a username and password.
That's it! You have successfully installed Jami on your Elementary OS Latest system. Now, you can use Jami to communicate with your friends and family, share files, and much more.
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