LINUX MINT is an open-source operating system that is community-driven and has a user-friendly interface. One of the best features of Linux Mint is that it allows you to install software packages easily. In this guide, we will learn how to install Quassel IRC on Linux Mint latest.
Quassel IRC is a distributed, cross-platform IRC client, which means you can connect to multiple IRC networks simultaneously. Quassel IRC also remembers your chat history, and you can resume your conversations from where you left off the last time. It is free, open-source, and is one of the most popular IRC clients in the Linux community.
The first step is to add the Quassel IRC repository to your Linux Mint system. Open your terminal and type the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mamarley/quassel
Enter your password when prompted and press Enter. The system will automatically add the Quassel IRC repository to the Software Sources.
After adding the Quassel IRC repository, we need to update the system repository cache. Type the following command in the terminal and press Enter:
sudo apt-get update
The system will update the repository cache where all the software packages are stored.
After adding the repository and updating the cache, it's time to install Quassel IRC. Type the following command in the terminal and press Enter:
sudo apt-get install quassel
This will initiate the installation process of the Quassel IRC and its dependencies. Press Y when prompted to install the packages.
After the installation is complete, Quassel IRC is ready to launch. You can run Quassel IRC by searching it in the application menu. Alternatively, you can start it from the terminal by typing the following command:
quassel
In this guide, we learned how to install Quassel IRC on Linux Mint latest. Quassel IRC is a feature-rich, cross-platform IRC client that is easy to use, and it is free for everyone. Now you can connect to multiple IRC networks simultaneously and resume your conversations with ease.
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