Tutorial: How to Install Soketi on Linux Mint

Introduction

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.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, you'll need to meet the following prerequisites:

Installation Process

Follow the instructions below to install Soketi on Linux Mint:

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T keys or through the start menu.

  2. 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
    
  3. Once you’ve added the repository, we need to update the package list by running:

    sudo apt update
    
  4. Install Soketi by running the command:

    sudo apt install soketi
    
  5. Once the installation process finishes successfully, launch Soketi from the applications menu.

Conclusion

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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