How to install Weechat on MXLinux Latest

Weechat is a powerful and customizable IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client that runs on Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems. This tutorial will show you how to install Weechat on MXLinux Latest.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Click on the terminal icon to open a terminal window.

Step 2: Add the Weechat Repository

To add the Weechat repository, type the following command in the terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:weechat-devs/stable

Step 3: Update the Repository List

To update the repository list, run the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 4: Install Weechat

To install Weechat, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install weechat

Step 5: Start Weechat

To start Weechat, run the following command:

weechat

Step 6: Connect to an IRC Server

To connect to an IRC server, use the following command:

/connect SERVER_ADDRESS

Replace SERVER_ADDRESS with the address of the IRC server you want to connect to.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Weechat on MXLinux Latest and connected to an IRC server! You can now use Weechat to chat with other users on the IRC network.

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