Quassel IRC is an open-source, cross-platform, distributed IRC client that allows you to connect to multiple IRC networks simultaneously. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Quassel IRC on MXLinux Latest.
To begin installation, open the terminal by clicking on the terminal icon found in the taskbar or pressing CTRL + ALT + T on your keyboard.
Before installing any package, it is important to update the system to the latest version. Run the following command to update the system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the upgrades to finish.
Quassel Core is the server component of the Quassel IRC client. It is responsible for managing network connections and storing chat logs. Run the following command to install Quassel Core:
sudo apt install quassel-core
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the installation to finish.
Quassel Client is the graphical interface of the Quassel IRC client where you can connect to various IRC networks and channels. Run the following command to install Quassel Client:
sudo apt install quassel-client
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the installation to finish.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Quassel IRC from the applications menu or by running the following command in the terminal:
quasselclient
The first time you launch Quassel IRC, you will be prompted to configure your client settings, including your nickname, network settings and authentication.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Quassel IRC on MXLinux Latest.
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