How to Install StoneAge Messenger on Alpine Linux Latest

StoneAge Messenger is a command-line instant messaging application that can be used on Linux systems. Here's a step-by-step guide to installing StoneAge Messenger on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your system is up-to-date, and you have root or sudo access. You can update your system using the following command:

sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade

Step 1: Install the Dependencies

StoneAge Messenger requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:

• g++
• make
• libffi-dev

You can install them using the following command:

sudo apk add g++ make libffi-dev

Step 2: Install Git

StoneAge Messenger is a GitLab-hosted project, so you need to install Git on your system. You can install Git using the following command:

sudo apk add git

Step 3: Clone the Repository

Once Git is installed, you can clone the StoneAge Messenger repository using the following command:

git clone https://gitlab.com/cweb/StoneAge.git

This will create a new directory named "StoneAge."

Step 4: Build and Install StoneAge Messenger

To build StoneAge Messenger, navigate to the StoneAge directory and run the following commands:

cd StoneAge
make

Once the build process is finished, you can install StoneAge Messenger using the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Test StoneAge Messenger

To test if StoneAge Messenger is working correctly, run the following command:

stoneage

This will start StoneAge Messenger.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed StoneAge Messenger on Alpine Linux Latest. You can use StoneAge Messenger to send and receive instant messages from the command-line. Enjoy your new messaging experience!