Jami is a free and open-source communication software that allows users to make encrypted audio and video calls, send messages, and share files securely. It is available for various platforms including NetBSD.
In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Jami on NetBSD step by step.
Before installing any software on your NetBSD system, it is important to update your system packages to the latest version. To do so, open the terminal and execute the following command:
sudo pkgin update
Jami has some dependencies that need to be installed on the system. To install these dependencies, execute the following command in the terminal:
sudo pkgin install opus opencv opencv-contrib polarssl json-c qrencode
After installing the dependencies, you can download Jami from their official website https://jami.net/. Choose “NetBSD” and download the appropriate package.
Assuming that the downloaded Jami file is saved in the Downloads directory, open the terminal and execute the following commands to install Jami:
cd ~/Downloads/
sudo tar xvfz jami-netbsd-x86_64-*.tar.gz -C /
To verify that Jami has been installed successfully, open the terminal and execute the following command:
jami-gnome
This will launch Jami. You can now start making secure audio and video calls, sending messages, and sharing files with your friends and colleagues.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Jami on NetBSD. Now you can enjoy secure audio and video calls, messaging, and file sharing with Jami.
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