Snapdrop is a free and open-source web-based file-sharing tool that allows you to easily transfer files between devices over a local network. It eliminates the need for cables, USB drives, or any external software. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Snapdrop on Void Linux.
Snapdrop is available as a snap package. Therefore, you need to install Snapd, the package manager for snaps, before installing Snapdrop. To install Snapd, run the following command in your terminal:
sudo xbps-install snapd
Press Y to confirm the installation.
Once Snapd is installed successfully, you can proceed to install the Snapdrop package by running the following command:
sudo snap install snapdrop
This command will download the Snapdrop package and all its dependencies and install it on your system.
To use Snapdrop, open your preferred web browser and go to https://snapdrop.net/ on the machine where you installed Snapdrop. You will be redirected to the Snapdrop page.
On the Snapdrop page, you will see a list of available devices that can connect to the local network. To transfer files between devices, click on the device you want to send the files to, and start transferring.
Snapdrop is a convenient tool for sharing files between devices on a local network. In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Snapdrop on Void Linux. You can now easily transfer files wirelessly between your devices.
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