Ergo is an open-source, lightweight, and cross-platform chat application that supports end-to-end encryption. It can be installed on various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. This tutorial will provide you with step-by-step instructions to install Ergo on MXLinux latest version.
Before you proceed with the installation, please ensure that you have:
Follow the instructions below to install Ergo on your MXLinux machine:
Visit the Ergo download page and select the Linux package that corresponds to your MXLinux system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
Once the download finishes, locate the downloaded Ergo package in your Downloads folder, right-click on it, and select "Extract here" to extract the package files.
Open the extracted folder and navigate to "ergo-linux" folder.
Right-click on the "ergo" binary file, select "Properties," and navigate to the "Permissions" tab. Check the "Allow executing file as program" option, then close the window.
Right-click on the "ergo" binary file and select "Open with Terminal." This will open a terminal window running the Ergo application.
Once Ergo starts running, you will be prompted to choose your preferred language, create your account, and set up your profile.
Now you can use Ergo to chat with your friends and colleagues securely and efficiently.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Ergo on MXLinux using a simple and straightforward process. Ergo is a reliable and secure chat application that supports end-to-end encryption, making it an excellent alternative to proprietary chat applications.
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