How to Install PicoShare on Void Linux

PicoShare is a file-sharing application with end-to-end encryption. In this tutorial, we will be installing PicoShare on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Installation

  1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system.

  2. To install PicoShare, we need to add the Void Linux musl repository to our package manager. To do this, type the following command in the terminal:

    sudo xbps-install -S
    sudo xbps-install -r musl pico
    
  3. PicoShare should now be installed on your system. You can start the application by typing the following command in the terminal:

    pico
    

    This will launch the PicoShare desktop application.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install PicoShare, a file-sharing application with end-to-end encryption, on Void Linux. With PicoShare, you can securely share files across the internet without worrying about your data being intercepted or tampered with. Happy file sharing!

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