How to Install Dim on Debian Latest

Dim is a decentralized instant messenger that secures privacy and allows seamless interaction between users all around the world. This tutorial guides you through the installation of Dim on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

To install Dim, you need the following:

• Debian Latest
• Git

Step 1: Install Git

Git is used to clone the Dim repository from Github. Run the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the Dim repository

Clone the Dim repository to your local folder by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim

This will create a folder called dim in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Dim has a few dependencies. Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt-get install python3 python3-setuptools python3-dev python3-pip python3-pyqt5 python3-pyqt5.qtsvg python3-pyqt5.qtwebsockets

Step 4: Install Dim

Navigate to the cloned dim folder and run the following command to install Dim:

sudo python3 setup.py install

This will install Dim to your system.

Step 5: Launch Dim

You can now open Dim by running the following command:

dim

This will launch Dim, and you can start using the chat application.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dim on Debian Latest.