How to Install Mumble on NixOS Latest

Mumble is an open source, low-latency, high-quality voice chat software primarily intended for use while gaming. It provides a way for gamers to communicate with each other during gameplay. In this tutorial, we will see how to install Mumble on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Steps to Install Mumble

We will be using the Nix package manager to install Mumble. Follow the below steps to install it:

  1. Open the terminal on your system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key.

  2. Run the command below to update the package manager.

    sudo nix-channel --update
    
  3. After updating the package manager, use the following command to refresh it.

    sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nix
    
  4. Next, install the Mumble package using the command below.

    sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.mumble
    
  5. Wait for the installation process to complete.

  6. After completing the installation, you can run the command below in the terminal to start the Mumble client.

    mumble
    

That's it! You have successfully installed Mumble on NixOS Latest. You can now enjoy high-quality voice chat software with your friends within your favorite gaming environment.

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