How to Install Conduit on Void Linux

Conduit is a synchronization tool for keeping your data up-to-date between multiple devices. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps necessary to install Conduit on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you need to have the following:

1. A running instance of Void Linux.
2. An active internet connection.

Installation

1. Open a terminal and update the system:

sudo xbps-install -Suy

2. Install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -Sy git rust cargo

3. Clone the Conduit repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/davidar/conduit.git

4. Change to the directory where the code has been cloned:

cd conduit

5. Build and install Conduit:

cargo install --path . --features "sqlite"

The installation may take some time, depending on your system's speed.

Verification

To verify that Conduit has been installed correctly, run the following command in your terminal:

conduit --version

You should see a message that displays the version number of Conduit you've installed.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Conduit on Void Linux. You can now use it to synchronize your data across multiple devices. If you have any issues, refer to the official Conduit documentation for more information.

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