How to install Element on NetBSD

Element is a popular messaging app that provides secure, end-to-end encrypted communication for individuals and teams. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Element on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure that you have the following:

• A NetBSD system with root access
• A stable internet connection

Installation

Step 1: Install dependencies

To install Element, we need to install Node.js and npm. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD system.
2. Switch to the root user by running the command:

su -

3. Update the package repository by running the following command:

pkgin update

4. Install Node.js and npm using the following command:

pkgin install nodejs

Step 2: Install Element

After installing the dependencies, we are ready to install Element. Follow the below steps:

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD system.
2. Switch to the root user by running the command:

su -

3. Install Element using the following command:

npm install -g @element/app

This command will download and install the latest version of Element on your system.

Usage

Once you have installed Element on your NetBSD system, you can launch it by running the following command:

element-desktop

This command will launch the Element application.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install Element on NetBSD. Now you can securely communicate with your team or individuals using the Element app.

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