How to install Peergos on MX Linux Latest

Peergos is a decentralized and encrypted file storage and sharing platform that allows users to keep control of their data without compromising their privacy.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of Peergos on MX Linux Latest.

Step 1: Install Java

Peergos runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), so you need to have Java installed on your system to run the software. To install Java on your MX Linux, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get update

2. Once the update process is complete, run the following command to install Java:

sudo apt-get install default-jdk

3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 2: Download Peergos

1. Go to the Peergos website and click on the "Download" button.
2. Choose the appropriate version for your system (Linux 64-bit) and download the file.
3. Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the file to a directory of your choice.

Step 3: Run Peergos

1. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where you extracted the Peergos files.
2. Type the following command to run Peergos:

java -jar peergos.jar

3. If this is the first time you are running Peergos, it will ask you to create an account. Follow the prompts to create your account.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and run Peergos on your MX Linux system. You can now start using Peergos to store and share your files securely.

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