How to Install LibreMailer from Github on Linux Mint

LibreMailer is a free and open-source email client that can be used on Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems. Here, we provide you with the step-by-step tutorial to install LibreMailer from Github on the latest version of Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Linux Mint machine with root access
• An active internet connection

Step 1: Install Git

Open the terminal and enter the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the LibreMailer repository

To clone the LibreMailer repository, enter the following command on the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/averna-syd/LibreMailer.git

Step 3: Install the dependencies

Enter the following command in the terminal to install the necessary dependencies for LibreMailer:

sudo apt-get install libgmime-3.0-0 libgmime-3.0-dev libgtk-3-dev libwebkit2gtk-4.0-dev libsqlite3-dev libnotify-dev libunity-dev libcanberra-gtk-module libcanberra-gtk3-module intltool libtools-ninja-dev

Step 4: Build and install the application

Change the directory to the LibreMailer source code folder:

cd LibreMailer

Build and install the application:

./autogen.sh
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Launch LibreMailer

Enter the following command in the terminal to launch LibreMailer:

libremailer

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LibreMailer on your Linux Mint machine.

Conclusion

We provided you with the step-by-step tutorial on how to install LibreMailer on the latest version of Linux Mint. The installation process is simple and only requires a few commands on the terminal. Enjoy your free and open-source email client!

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