How to Install Zusam on Void Linux

Zusam is a decentralized, peer-to-peer file sharing application that allows users to share files directly between devices without the need for a centralized server. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install Zusam on Void Linux using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before we get started with the installation process, we will need to make sure that we have the following prerequisites installed on our system:

• Void Linux: Make sure that your system is up-to-date and has the necessary packages installed.
• git: This is required to clone the Zusam repository from GitHub. If you do not have git installed, you can install it using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S git

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Zusam repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/zusam/zusam.git

2. Change into the newly created zusam directory:

cd zusam

3. Install the necessary dependencies using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S cargo make socat openssl-dev

4. Build the Zusam executable using the following command:

make build

5. Start the Zusam daemon using the following command:

./zusamd start

6. Finally, start the Zusam GUI application by running the following command:

./zusam-gui

That's it! You should now be able to use Zusam to share files with other devices on the same network.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Zusam on Void Linux. By following the steps outlined above, you should now be able to use Zusam to share files directly between devices without the need for a centralized server. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the Zusam documentation or reach out to the Zusam community for assistance.

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