How to Install Eqivo on OpenBSD

Eqivo is a free and open-source softphone that allows users to make phone calls through their computer. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Eqivo on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• OpenBSD operating system installed
• Root access to the system
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the OpenBSD system to ensure that all packages are up to date. Open the terminal and run the following command:

# pkg_add -u

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Eqivo requires several dependencies to be installed on the system. To install the dependencies, run the following command:

# pkg_add libsoup-2.4.1 libnice glib2 opus opusfile jack gtk+3

Step 3: Download Eqivo

Go to the Eqivo website (https://eqivo.org/) and download the latest version for OpenBSD. Once downloaded, navigate to the directory where the file is saved.

Step 4: Extract the Archive

Extract the Eqivo archive to the desired directory using the following command:

# tar -xzvf eqivo-version-openbsd.tar.gz -C /usr/local

Replace "version" with the actual version of Eqivo.

Step 5: Create a Launcher

To create a launcher for Eqivo, create a new file named eqivo.desktop under /usr/local/share/applications using the following command:

# touch /usr/local/share/applications/eqivo.desktop

Edit the file and add the following lines:

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Eqivo
GenericName=Eqivo
Exec=eqivo
Icon=/usr/local/share/icons/hicolor/64x64/apps/eqivo.png
Comment=Free softphone for making phone calls through your computer.
Categories=Communications;
Keywords=Softphone;VoIP;

Save the file and exit.

Step 6: Run Eqivo

To run Eqivo, either search for "Eqivo" in the application menu or run the following command in the terminal:

$ eqivo

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Eqivo on OpenBSD, and you can now use it to make phone calls through your computer. Enjoy!

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