Instant.io is a file-sharing torrent client that allows you to share files without having to download any software. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Instant.io on Elementary OS latest version.
Before installing Instant.io, make sure your system is up to date. Open the terminal and issue the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Step 1: Install Node.js
Instant.io requires Node.js to run. To install Node.js on your system, enter the following command:
sudo apt-get install nodejs
Step 2: Install npm
npm is a package manager for Node.js packages. You can install it by issuing the following command:
sudo apt-get install npm
Step 3: Clone Instant.io
Clone the latest version of Instant.io from Github by entering the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io.git
Step 4: Install dependencies
Navigate to the Instant.io directory and install dependencies by entering the following command:
cd instant.io && npm install
Step 5: Start Instant.io
To start Instant.io, enter the following command:
npm start
This will start the Instant.io server on your local machine, and you can access it by opening a web browser and typing http://localhost:8080 in the address bar.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Instant.io on Elementary OS latest version. Instant.io is a powerful tool that can help you share files quickly and easily without having to download any additional software, and it is well worth exploring for anyone looking to share files easily and securely.
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