Revolt is a free and open-source chat application designed for privacy and security. If you plan on using Revolt on your POP! OS, this tutorial will guide you through the installation process.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have these tools installed on your system:
The first step is to download the latest version of Revolt from the official website.
https://revolt.chat/download
wget https://dl.revolt.chat/desktop/0.3.3/Revolt-0.3.3-x86_64.AppImage
Revolt is a self-contained AppImage file that you can use directly without installing it. However, before running it, you must make the file executable using this command:
chmod +x Revolt-0.3.3-x86_64.AppImage
After making the file executable, you are now ready to run Revolt. Double-click the AppImage file to launch the graphical user interface.
Alternatively, open a terminal window and type the following command:
./Revolt-0.3.3-x86_64.AppImage
Revolt should start up, and you can now use it to chat with your friends.
If you want quick access to Revolt, you can create a desktop shortcut. Right-click on an empty area on your desktop and select "Create a new launcher here."
Then fill in the fields with the following:
After filling in the details, click "Create" to save the shortcut.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Revolt on POP! OS. Revolt is an excellent alternative to other chat applications that value privacy and security. So, if you encounter any issues with the installation process, feel free to ask for help.
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