How to Install Snapdrop on OpenSUSE Latest

Snapdrop is a platform that allows you to share files between devices without having to install any software or application. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Snapdrop on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before commencing the installation process, ensure you have:

Installation Steps

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to https://snapdrop.net/.

  2. On the Snapdrop website, click on the "OpenSUSE" tab. You will see a pop-up box with instructions on how to install Snapdrop on OpenSUSE.

    Snapdrop website screenshot

  3. Open a terminal window as root.

  4. In the terminal window, copy and paste the following command to download the Snapdrop package:

    wget https://github.com/RobinLinus/snapdrop/releases/download/v1.0.4/snapdrop-1.0.4-x86_64.AppImage
    
  5. Once the download is complete, navigate to the directory where the package has been downloaded. Typically, this will be your ~Downloads directory:

    cd ~/Downloads/
    
  6. Next, make the package executable by running the following command:

    chmod +x snapdrop-1.0.4-x86_64.AppImage
    
  7. Finally, launch Snapdrop by running the following command:

    ./snapdrop-1.0.4-x86_64.AppImage
    
  8. That's it! Snapdrop should now be running on your OpenSUSE system, and you can begin sharing files between your devices!

Conclusion

Snapdrop is a great way to easily share files between devices, without having to install any additional software. By following this tutorial, you should now have Snapdrop up and running on your OpenSUSE Latest system. Happy file-sharing!

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