Spectrum 2 is a universal chat bridge that allows users to connect with their favorite messaging applications, such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and even IRC. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Spectrum 2 on POP! OS Latest.
Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Open the Terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+T or by searching for “Terminal” in the application launcher.
Add the Spectrum 2 PPA (Personal Package Archive) by running the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:spectrum2/ppa
Update the system’s package list by running:
sudo apt update
Finally, install Spectrum 2 by running the following command:
sudo apt install spectrum2
This will download and install Spectrum 2 on your system, along with any required dependencies.
Once the installation is complete, you can start the Spectrum 2 service by running:
sudo service spectrum2 start
Verify that Spectrum 2 is running by running:
sudo service spectrum2 status
This command will display the current status of the Spectrum 2 service.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Spectrum 2 on your POP! OS Latest system.
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