How to Install StoneAge Messenger on Elementary OS Latest

StoneAge Messenger is a free and open-source chat application that functions as an alternative to popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install StoneAge Messenger on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Installation Steps

  1. Open the terminal application on your Elementary OS system.

  2. Run the following command to add the StoneAge Messenger repository to your system:

    sudo sh -c "echo 'deb [trusted=yes] https://cweb.gitlab.io/StoneAge.html ./ StoneAge' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/stoneage-messenger.list"
    
  3. Next, update your system's package list by running the following command:

    sudo apt update
    
  4. Once the package list is updated, run the following command to install StoneAge Messenger:

    sudo apt install stoneage
    
  5. Wait for the installation process to complete. Once StoneAge Messenger is installed, you can launch it from the applications menu or by running the following command in the terminal:

    stoneage
    
  6. If you encounter any issues while running StoneAge Messenger, try running the following command to fix any dependencies:

    sudo apt --fix-broken install
    

Congratulations! You have successfully installed StoneAge Messenger on your Elementary OS system. Enjoy using the open-source chat application to connect with your friends and family.

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