Status is a messaging app for mobile devices that offers end-to-end encryption and other privacy-focused features. However, it is also available for desktop platforms including Linux. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Status on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
Status is available on Github, so you will need Git to clone the repository. To install Git on OpenSUSE, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo zypper install git
Enter your root password when prompted to continue with the installation.
Next, use Git to clone the Status repository from Github. Run the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/dani3l0/Status.git
This will create a new directory named "Status" in the current working directory.
Status is built using Node.js, so you will need to install it if it is not already installed on your system. To do this, run the following command:
sudo zypper install nodejs
Status has several dependencies that you will need to install. Change into the Status directory by running:
cd Status/
Then, install the dependencies by running:
npm install
You can now start Status by running:
npm start
The application will launch in your default web browser.
You have successfully installed Status on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now use it to chat securely with your friends and family. If you encounter any issues, refer to the Status documentation or open an issue on Github.
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