Soketi is a communication software that allows you to securely exchange files and messages with your friends and family. In this tutorial, we will cover how to install Soketi on Linux Mint, the popular Linux distribution.
Before we proceed with the installation process, you'll need to meet the following prerequisites:
Follow the instructions below to install Soketi on Linux Mint:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T
keys or through the start menu.
Add the Soketi repository to the system's package list by running the command:
echo "deb [trusted=yes] https://soketi.app debian/" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/soketi.list
Once you’ve added the repository, we need to update the package list by running:
sudo apt update
Install Soketi by running the command:
sudo apt install soketi
Once the installation process finishes successfully, launch Soketi from the applications menu.
In conclusion, Soketi is an excellent alternative to communication software like WhatsApp and Telegram, and the installation process on Linux Mint is simple and straightforward.
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