Send is an open-source command-line tool that allows you to share files with anyone using a secure and anonymous peer-to-peer connection. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Send on POP! OS latest using the Terminal.
Before we begin, please make sure that you have the following:
Open the Terminal application on your POP! OS by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T keys or by searching for "Terminal" in the Applications menu.
Type the following command to update the package list on your system:
sudo apt update
Once the package list is updated, type the following command to download and install the prerequisites for Send:
sudo apt install git curl openssl
Once the dependencies are installed, use the following command to clone the Send repository:
git clone https://github.com/timvisee/send.git
Change the current directory to Send:
cd send
Use the following command to install Send on your system:
sudo ./install.sh
The installation process will take some time, and once it's completed, you can use Send on your system.
To test if Send is correctly installed, type the following command to display the Send help menu:
send
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Send on POP! OS latest using the Terminal. You can now use Send to share files with anyone securely and anonymously. If you have any issues or questions, please leave them in the comments below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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