How to Install Syndie on Manjaro

Syndie is a decentralized, anonymous and secure communication platform with built-in file sharing capabilities. It can be installed on a variety of operating systems, including Manjaro. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Syndie on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Manjaro with administrative privileges.
• An active internet connection.

Step 1: Install Java

Syndie is written in Java, so it requires Java to be installed on your system. If Java is not already installed on your Manjaro system, you can install it using the following command:

sudo pacman -S jre-openjdk

Step 2: Download and Extract Syndie

1. Download Syndie from their official website.

2. Extract the downloaded package. You can use your preferred extraction tool or use the following command:

   tar xvzf syndie-*.tar.gz
   

   Replace syndie-*.tar.gz with the name of the downloaded package.

3. Move the extracted folder to the desired location. You can move it to the home directory using the following command:

   mv syndie-*/ ~/syndie
   

Step 3: Configure Syndie

1. Using the terminal navigate to the Syndie folder:

   cd ~/syndie
   

2. Start Syndie for the first time using the following command:

   java -jar syndie.jar --gui
   

3. After Syndie has started, you need to configure it:

   • Set a nickname, syndie id and a share name.
   • Choose your language and your time zone.
   • Choose a network (e.g. SilverWing).
   • Provide the location of the directory where the files will be shared.

4. Once configured, Syndie will open the main interface.

Step 4: Launching Syndie

Syndie can be started from the terminal using the following command:

java -jar ~/syndie/syndie.jar

Alternatively, you can create a desktop entry for Syndie using your desktop environment's settings.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Syndie on Manjaro. Happy anonymous and secure communication!

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