Spectrum 2 is a powerful open-source software that acts as a gateway between XMPP and other IM networks such as Skype, Google Talk, and WhatsApp. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Spectrum 2 on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Before installing Spectrum 2, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Follow the steps given below to install Spectrum 2 on Elementary OS Latest:
Before initiating the installation process, it is recommended to update your system to the latest stable version. To do this, input the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
The next step is to install Spectrum 2 by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install spectrum2
Once the Spectrum 2 installation is complete, the Spectrum 2 package will also include the other dependencies that it requires.
After installing the Spectrum 2, you will need to configure it by running the following command:
spectrum2_manager.py add
Then, a set of prompts will appear, which will require some input, as follows:
Once you've completed the prompts, you're ready to start using Spectrum 2 on your Elementary OS Latest system.
To run Spectrum 2 and start the gateway service, use the following command:
sudo systemctl start spectrum2.service
You can now verify if the gateway service is active by typing:
sudo systemctl status spectrum2.service
And that's it! You have successfully installed Spectrum 2 on Elementary OS Latest and set up the gateway service. You can now start using the various supported chat services on XMPP, thanks to Spectrum 2.
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