How to Install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on POP! OS

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on the latest version of POP! OS.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

To begin, open a terminal by pressing the ctrl + alt + T keys on your keyboard or by searching for "terminal" in the applications menu.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™, you need to install some dependencies. Use the following command to install them:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y build-essential libssl-dev libffi-dev python3-dev python3-pip python3-venv

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment

Next, create a virtual environment to isolate the installation of OpenSpeedTest™. Use the following command to create a new virtual environment called "ostenv":

python3 -m venv ostenv

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment using the following command:

source ostenv/bin/activate

Step 5: Install OpenSpeedTest™

Use pip to install OpenSpeedTest™:

pip install openspeedtest

Step 6: Run OpenSpeedTest™

To run OpenSpeedTest™, simply enter the following command in the terminal:

openspeedtest

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on POP! OS. You can now use this tool to test your internet speed from the command line.

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