Wireshark is a popular network protocol analyzer and packet sniffer that is used for troubleshooting, analysis, software development, and education. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Wireshark on Void Linux.
Before we begin, you need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to ensure that your system is up to date before installing Wireshark. You can update and upgrade your system by running the following command on your terminal:
$ sudo xbps-install -Suv
Wireshark is available in the official Void Linux repository, so you can install it using the xbps-install package manager. Run the following command to install Wireshark:
$ sudo xbps-install -S wireshark
By default, only the root user can capture packets with Wireshark. To allow a regular user to capture packets, you need to add the user to the "wireshark" group. Run the following command to add the current user to the "wireshark" group:
$ sudo usermod -a -G wireshark $USER
Note: After adding the user to the group, you need to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
You can launch Wireshark by clicking on the Wireshark icon in your application launcher or by running the following command:
$ wireshark
If you are prompted with a message indicating that you do not have sufficient privileges, make sure your user account is added to the "wireshark" group.
Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Wireshark on your Void Linux system. You can now start capturing and analyzing network packets to troubleshoot problems and gain insight into network traffic.
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