RustDesk is a remote desktop software that allows you to connect to and control your remote computers from anywhere in the world. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install RustDesk on Linux Mint.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
Start by downloading the RustDesk package from the official website:
wget https://static.rust-lang.org/rustup/dist/x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu/rustup-init
Once the package has finished downloading, navigate to the directory where it was saved and run the following command to give permissions:
chmod +x rustup-init
Next, run the following command to install RustDesk:
./rustup-init -y
This will initiate the Rust installation process, which may take a few minutes to complete. Once it's done, RustDesk will be installed on your system.
You can now run RustDesk by simply typing the following command in your terminal:
rustdesk
Alternatively, you can launch RustDesk from the applications menu in your Linux desktop.
To connect to a remote computer using RustDesk, you'll need to provide its IP address or domain name, along with the access credentials. Once connected, you'll be able to view and control the remote desktop just like you would with a local one.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed RustDesk on Linux Mint Latest. Enjoy using it to remotely access your computers.
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