Darkwire.io is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted video conferencing application. It is built using WebRTC and React, and it allows users to have secure video calls without needing to share personal information or sign up for an account.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Darkwire.io on the latest version of POP! OS.
Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T
or by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu.
Install the required dependencies for building and running the application by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev python-dev python3-dev
Clone the Darkwire.io repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/darkwire/darkwire.io.git
Navigate to the cloned directory by running:
cd darkwire.io
Install the necessary packages by running:
npm install
Start the server by running:
npm start
A new tab will open in your default browser, and the application should now be running.
If you encounter any errors or issues during the installation, please refer to the Darkwire.io documentation or raise an issue on the official GitHub repository.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Darkwire.io on your POP! OS machine. Now, you can use this secure and encrypted video conferencing application to communicate with your friends and colleagues without the risk of privacy breaches.
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