How to Install StoneAge Messenger on FreeBSD Latest

StoneAge Messenger is a command-line messaging platform that allows users to communicate via text in a decentralized network. It is available for various operating systems, including FreeBSD. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install StoneAge Messenger on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before getting started with the installation, it is essential to meet the following requirements:

• A computer running FreeBSD Latest
• An active internet connection

Step 1: Install Git

StoneAge Messenger is available on GitLab, so you need to install git first to access it. To install git on FreeBSD Latest, use the following command:

sudo pkg install git

Step 2: Clone StoneAge Messenger

Now that you have git installed, the next step is to clone the StoneAge Messenger repository. Use the following command in the terminal to clone the repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/cweb/StoneAge.git

This command will create a folder named StoneAge in your current directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

StoneAge Messenger has a few dependencies that you need to install before running the application. Use the following command in the terminal to install the dependencies:

sudo pkg install automake cmake gettext gmake libtool

Step 4: Build and Install StoneAge Messenger

Now that you have all the required dependencies installed, the next step is to build and install the StoneAge Messenger application. Navigate to the StoneAge folder by using the following command:

cd StoneAge

Next, run the following commands one by one to build and install the application:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

These commands will create a build folder, process the cmake files, compile the application and install the binary file into your system.

Step 5: Run StoneAge Messenger

After completing the previous steps, you can now run the StoneAge Messenger command by using the following command:

stoneage

If everything went well, you should see the StoneAge Messenger interface in the terminal. From here, you can start communicating via the StoneAge network.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install StoneAge Messenger on FreeBSD Latest. StoneAge Messenger is a powerful messaging application that allows you to communicate in a decentralized network. Follow the steps above, and you should have the application up and running in no time.

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