How to Install 0 A.D. on POP! OS Latest

0 A.D. is an open-source real-time strategy game that allows you to build armies and empires in ancient times. Here is a tutorial on how to install 0 A.D. on POP! OS Latest.

Step 1: Download 0 A.D.

First, you need to download the latest version of 0 A.D. from the official website by clicking on the "Download" button on the homepage. Choose the appropriate package for your system architecture.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before you can install 0 A.D., you need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update

This will update the list of available packages. Now, install the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install libsdl2-2.0-0 libsdl2-image-2.0-0 libsdl2-mixer-2.0-0 libcurl4 libenet7 libglu1-mesa libgtk-3-0

Enter your password and wait for the dependencies to be installed.

Step 3: Install 0 A.D.

Once the dependencies are installed, go to the directory where you downloaded the 0 A.D. package using the terminal by using the cd command. For example, if you downloaded the package in the Downloads folder, run the following command:

cd Downloads

Now, extract the package by running the following command:

tar xJf 0ad-*.tar.xz

This will extract the package to a folder named 0ad-<version>.

Now, move to the extracted folder:

cd 0ad-<version>

where <version> is the version number of the package.

Finally, you can execute the game by running the following command:

./binaries/system/pyrogenesis

This will launch the game.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed 0 A.D. on POP! OS Latest. Enjoy the game!

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