How to Install Ergo Chat on POP! OS Latest

Ergo is an open-source and decentralized chat application that allows users to communicate with each other through their servers. It is a secure and privacy-oriented application that offers end-to-end encryption of every conversation, making it impossible for third-party entities to access your messages.

In this tutorial, we will guide POP! OS users step-by-step on how to install Ergo on their system. Let's begin.

Prerequisites

Before installing Ergo, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• You have a POP! OS system with internet connectivity.
• You have the sudo access or have the root privileges.
• You have a web browser installed on your system.

Installing Ergo

Follow the below steps to install Ergo Chat on POP! OS:

Step 1: Download the Ergo Chat package

Firstly, you will need to download the Ergo Chat package for your POP! OS system. Open your web browser and navigate to the Ergo Chat Official Website. Click on the "Download" button and select "Linux" from the drop-down menu.

After the package is downloaded, open your system's terminal by pressing "Ctrl + Alt + T" or by typing "Terminal" in the search menu, and clicking on the Terminal icon.

Step 2: Install the required dependencies

Ergo Chat requires some dependencies to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt-get install -y libgtk-3-0 libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 libappindicator3-1 libssl1.1

Step 3: Install the Ergo package

After successfully installing the dependencies, navigate to the folder containing the downloaded Ergo Chat package using the following command:

cd ~/Downloads

Use the following command to install the Ergo package:

sudo dpkg -i ergo-<VERSION>-x86_64.deb

Replace the "" with the downloaded package version number.

Step 4: Launch Ergo Chat

After the installation process, you can launch Ergo Chat through the system's search menu or by running the following command in the terminal:

ergo-chat

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ergo Chat on your POP! OS system. You can now create a new account or import an existing one to start using the application. Ergo Chat is a secure and decentralized chat application that ensures the privacy and security of your conversations.

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