How to Install StoneAge Messenger on Ubuntu Server Latest

Introduction

StoneAge Messenger is an open-source decentralized instant messaging application that provides end-to-end encryption, thereby ensuring maximum security and privacy to its users. This tutorial will guide you through installing StoneAge Messenger on Ubuntu Server latest.

Prerequisites

• An Ubuntu Server latest machine
• A user account with sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update and Upgrade Ubuntu

Before installing StoneAge Messenger, it is essential to ensure that your Ubuntu system is updated and upgraded to the latest version. You can achieve this by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

StoneAge Messenger requires several dependencies to be installed before it can function correctly. These include:

• build-essential
• libsqlite3-dev
• libssl-dev
• libprotobuf-dev
• protobuf-compiler
• libboost-all-dev
• libevent-dev
• libminiupnpc-dev
• libunbound-dev
• libzmq3-dev
• libpgm-dev
• libqt5gui5
• qttools5-dev-tools
• qtbase5-dev
• qtmultimedia5-dev
• libqt5dbus5
• libqt5network5
• libqt5widgets5
• libqt5svg5-dev

You can install them by running the following command:

sudo apt install build-essential libsqlite3-dev libssl-dev libprotobuf-dev protobuf-compiler libboost-all-dev libevent-dev libminiupnpc-dev libunbound-dev libzmq3-dev libpgm-dev libqt5gui5 qttools5-dev-tools qtbase5-dev qtmultimedia5-dev libqt5dbus5 libqt5network5 libqt5widgets5 libqt5svg5-dev -y

Step 3: Download and Install StoneAge Messenger

1. Firstly, access the StoneAge Messenger downloads page at https://cweb.gitlab.io/StoneAge.html.
2. Under the Linux section, click on the download button for Ubuntu.

Alternatively, you can run the following command to download the latest version of StoneAge Messenger:

wget https://gitlab.com/cweb/StoneAge/-/jobs/artifacts/master/download?job=compile_linux -O StoneAge-linux.zip

3. Extract the downloaded zip file:

unzip StoneAge-linux.zip -d StoneAge-linux
cd StoneAge-linux

4. Install StoneAge:

./install.sh

The installation process will take a few minutes to complete, after which you can launch the application by running:

./StoneAge

Step 4: Launch StoneAge Messenger

StoneAge Messenger is now installed on your Ubuntu Server. To launch the application, navigate to the directory where the StoneAge executable is located and execute the following command:

./StoneAge

Once launched, StoneAge Messenger will guide you through the setup process, including creating a new account, setting up your profile, and adding contacts.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed StoneAge Messenger on your Ubuntu Server latest machine. Enjoy secure and private messaging with StoneAge Messenger.

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