How to Install Dat Project on OpenSUSE Latest?

Dat is a software package that allows you to share and sync files securely and efficiently between devices. It is a peer-to-peer platform, which means no intermediary servers are needed. In this tutorial, we will look at the steps to install Dat Project on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure your OpenSUSE Latest is updated with the latest packages from the official repositories. Additionally, ensure you have a stable and reliable internet connection.

Installing Dat Project on OpenSUSE Latest

Follow the steps below to install Dat Project:

  1. Open the OpenSUSE Latest terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or launching it from the applications menu.

  2. Update the system's package list by running the command:

    sudo zypper update
    
  3. Install the required dependencies by running the command:

    sudo zypper install curl wget gnupg2
    
  4. Import the Dat Project's GPG key by running the following command:

    wget -qO - https://keys.any.run/da5323c83b8a89e64ebac9be72f404c2e49843dc.asc|sudo apt-key add -
    
  5. Next, add the Dat Project's repository to your system by running the command:

    echo 'deb [arch=amd64] https://packagecloud.io/datproject/dat/ubuntu/ bionic main' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/datproject_dat.list
    
  6. Update the package list by running:

    sudo zypper update
    
  7. Finally, install Dat by running:

    sudo zypper install dat
    
  8. Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation by running:

    dat --version
    

    This command will display the installed version of Dat on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dat Project on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now use Dat to share and sync files between devices securely and efficiently.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have looked at the steps to install Dat Project, a peer-to-peer platform for sharing files on OpenSUSE Latest. By following these steps, you can enjoy the benefits of Dat Project's secure and efficient file-sharing capabilities.

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