Tutorial: How to install Dim on OpenBSD

Dim is a cross-platform peer-to-peer encrypted chat application. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Dim on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation instructions, you should have the following prerequisites:

• OpenBSD Operating System
• A non-root user with sudo privileges
• Internet Connection

Installation Steps

Perform the following steps in order to install Dim on OpenBSD:

1. Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:

   $ doas pkg_add go git
   

2. Clone the Dim project from the official Github repository:

   $ git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim
   

3. Move to the cloned repository folder:

   $ cd dim
   

4. Compile the Dim source code by running the following command:

   $ doas go build
   

5. Move the compiled binary file 'dim' to the global executables folder.

   $ doas cp dim /usr/local/bin
   

6. Set the permissions of the 'dim' file to allow users to execute it.

   $ doas chmod +x /usr/local/bin/dim
   

7. You can now launch the Dim application by typing the following command:

   $ dim
   

Conclusion

This completes the installation of Dim on OpenBSD. You can now communicate with your friends and colleagues in a secure and private way using Dim.

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