Quassel IRC is a popular open-source IRC client which is available for various operating systems. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Quassel IRC on the latest version of POP! OS.
Before we start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Follow the steps below to install Quassel IRC on your POP! OS Latest machine:
Before proceeding with the installation of Quassel IRC, let's update the system by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Run the following command to install the Quassel-Client package:
sudo apt install quassel-client -y
Once the installation is complete, launch Quassel-Client from the Applications or by running the following command:
quasselclient
After launching the client, a welcome screen will greet you. Click on "OK" to continue.
Next, you will be prompted to create a new Quassel IRC user. Enter the required details and click on "OK" to proceed.
Now, you need to connect to an IRC server. Click on "Settings" > "Configure Quassel..." > "Networks". Click on "+Add" to add a new network.
Enter the required details such as Network Name, Server Name, Server Port, and connection details. Click on "OK" to save the configuration.
Finally, connect to an IRC channel. Click on "Networks" and select the network you created in Step 5. Click on "+Join" to join a channel.
Enter the required details such as Channel Name and Password (if required). Click on "OK" to join the channel.
That's it! You have successfully installed and configured Quassel IRC on your POP! OS Latest machine.
Quassel IRC is a powerful IRC client that offers a wide range of features. In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Quassel IRC on the latest version of POP! OS. If you have any queries or face any issues during the installation process, feel free to leave a comment below.
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