How to Install StoneAge Messenger on NixOS Latest

StoneAge is a lightweight messenger app that is available for computers with varying operating systems. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing StoneAge Messenger on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, make sure your NixOS system is updated to the latest version. Check this by running:

sudo nix-channel --update && sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Installation

  1. Open a terminal window in NixOS.

  2. Install flatpak package manager with the command:

    sudo nix-env -f '<nixpkgs>' -iA flatpak
    
  3. Install the Flathub repository with the following command:

    flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
    
  4. Install StoneAge Messenger with the following command:

    flatpak install flathub gitlab.cweb.StoneAge
    
  5. Wait for the installation to complete. After that, you can launch StoneAge Messenger from the application menu or by typing the following command in the terminal:

    flatpak run gitlab.cweb.StoneAge
    
  6. Enjoy using StoneAge Messenger!

Conclusion

You have successfully installed StoneAge Messenger on NixOS Latest. It's an easy-to-use messenger app that can be used to communicate with your friends and colleagues. Feel free to experiment with StoneAge's features and customize its settings according to your liking.

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