Mumble is a free, open-source, cross-platform, low-latency, high-quality voice chat software primarily intended for gaming. Here's a tutorial on how to install Mumble on MXLinux Latest.
Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure you have the following:
In order to install Mumble on your MXLinux Latest system, you need to add the Mumble repository to your system. Here's how to do it:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T
on your keyboard.
Type the following command and press Enter
to add the Mumble repository to your system:
sudo echo "deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/mumble/release/ubuntu xenial main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mumble.list
Next, you need to add the repository key to your system. Type the following command and press Enter
:
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 2E1AC68ED40814E0
Once the key is added, update the package list by running the following command:
sudo apt update
Now that you have added the Mumble repository to your system, it's time to install Mumble. Here's how to do it:
Type the following command and press Enter
to install Mumble:
sudo apt install mumble
During the installation process, you will be prompted to select the Mumble server region closest to you. Use the arrow keys to select your preferred region and press Enter
.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Mumble from the Applications menu or by typing the following command in the terminal:
mumble
Before you can use Mumble, you need to configure it. Here's how to do it:
Launch Mumble from the Applications menu or by typing the following command in the terminal:
mumble
You will be prompted to create a new certificate. Click on the Yes
button to proceed.
Next, you will be prompted to enter your username. Enter your desired username and click on the OK
button.
From the main Mumble window, click on the Configure
menu and select Settings
.
In the Audio Input
section, select your microphone from the list of available devices.
In the Audio Output
section, select your speakers or headphones from the list of available devices.
Click on the OK
button to save the changes.
You're all set! You can now use Mumble for voice chat while gaming or for any other purpose. Enjoy!
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