How to Install Etebase (EteSync) on MXLinux Latest

Etebase (previously known as EteSync) is an end-to-end encrypted and privacy-focused synchronization server. It allows you to securely store and synchronize contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes across devices. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Etebase on MXLinux Latest.

Step 1: Download Etebase Package

First, you need to download the Etebase package from the Etebase official website. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.etebase.com/downloads/.
2. Click on the Download button for the appropriate package for your system. For example, if you are running a 64-bit version of MXLinux, click on the Linux (64-bit) button.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing Etebase, you need to install some dependencies that it requires. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing CTRL+ALT+T.
2. Run the following command to update the package list:

sudo apt-get update

3. Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt-get install libssl1.1 liblz4-1 liblz4-tool

Step 3: Install Etebase

After installing the dependencies, you can install Etebase by following the steps below:

1. Open a terminal window by pressing CTRL+ALT+T.
2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Etebase package. For example, if you downloaded the package to your Downloads directory, run the following command:

cd Downloads

3. Extract the package by running the following command:

tar -xf etebase-linux-amd64.tar.gz

4. Move the extracted directory to the /opt directory by running the following command:

sudo mv etebase /opt

5. Add the Etebase binary directory to your system's path by running the following command:

echo 'export PATH=/opt/etebase/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc

6. Reload your bashrc file to ensure the changes take effect by running the following command:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 4: Running Etebase

After installing Etebase, you can use it by running the etebase command in your terminal. For example, to check the version of Etebase you installed, run the following command:

etebase version

Conclusion

Congratulation! You have successfully installed Etebase on MXLinux Latest. You can now use it to store and synchronize your contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes across devices.

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