Claws Mail is a lightweight email client that is available for various operating systems, including FreeBSD. In this tutorial, you will learn step-by-step how to install Claws Mail on FreeBSD Latest.
Before we begin, you need to have sudo access to your FreeBSD system. You also need to have a working internet connection.
The first step is to update the FreeBSD ports tree. Open the terminal and type the following command:
sudo portsnap fetch update
This command will download the latest FreeBSD ports tree and update it on your system.
To install Claws Mail, we will use the FreeBSD ports system. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo cd /usr/ports/mail/claws-mail && make install clean
This will download the source code of Claws Mail and compile it on your system. You will be prompted to answer a few questions during the installation process. You can simply press Enter to accept the default values.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Claws Mail by typing the following command in the terminal:
claws-mail
The program will start, and you can configure your email accounts and start using the application.
In this tutorial, we have shown you the steps to install Claws Mail on FreeBSD Latest. It's an easy and straightforward process, and you can enjoy using Claws Mail, a powerful and lightweight email client, on your FreeBSD system.
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