Installing OTS on Void Linux

OTS (Over The Shoulder) is an open-source screen sharing tool designed for remote pair programming. In this tutorial, we will be guiding you on how to install OTS on Void Linux.

Follow the steps below to install OTS on your Void Linux system:

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

Before installing OTS, you need to ensure that your system's package repository is up to date. To do this, open the terminal and run the command below:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

The next step is to install some dependencies required for the proper functioning of OTS. Run the following command to install them:

sudo xbps-install -y git libdbus-glib-devel libgee-devel meson ninja

Step 3: Clone the OTS Repository

Now that you have installed the necessary dependencies, you can clone the OTS repository from GitHub. Follow the command below to do so:

git clone https://github.com/mjeffw/ots.git

Step 4: Build and Install OTS

After cloning the repository, you need to build and install OTS on your system. Navigate to the cloned directory and execute the following commands:

cd ots
meson build --prefix=/usr
cd build
ninja
sudo ninja install

Step 5: Run OTS

After OTS has been successfully installed on your system, you can now use it by running the following command in your terminal:

ots

You can also create a desktop shortcut for OTS by creating a new launcher with the following command:

sudo ln -s /usr/share/applications/ots.desktop /usr/local/share/applications/

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install OTS on your Void Linux system. With OTS installed, you can easily share your screen with other developers for remote pair programming sessions.

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