How to Install Send on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Send, which is a command-line interface (CLI) for sharing files over the internet easily. We will cover the installation process on NetBSD operating system.

Prerequisites

Before we start installing Send, you will need the following:

• A NetBSD operating system installed on your system.
• A working internet connection.
• Basic knowledge and comfort with using the command line interface.

Step 1: Update the System

It is essential to update your system to the latest version to ensure that your system has all the latest packages and fixes to any security issues. To update your system, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo pkgin update

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Send uses a few packages that you need to install before you can install Send. To install the necessary dependencies, run the following command:

sudo pkgin install git go

• git is the distributed version control system used by Send.
• go is the programming language used to develop Send.

Step 3: Clone Send Repository

The next step is to clone the Send repository using Git. Git is a distributed version control system, which means that it allows multiple developers to work on the same project simultaneously. To clone the Send repository, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/timvisee/send.git

This will download the complete Send source code from GitHub to your local machine.

Step 4: Build and Install Send

Once you have cloned the Send repository, navigate to the send directory by running the following command:

cd send

Now, let's build and install Send by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo go build
sudo go install

This command will create the send executable and install it on your system.

Step 5: Verify Send Installation

To verify that Send has been installed correctly, run the following command in your terminal:

send version

You should see the version of Send displayed on your terminal.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Send on NetBSD. You can now use Send to share these files with anyone. If you encounter any issues during the installation or have any questions, please consult the official Send documentation.

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