How to Install Conduit on Elementary OS

This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Conduit on Elementary OS, which is a file synchronization program that allows you to keep your files and folders in sync across multiple devices.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Conduit, it is important to update your system to ensure that all packages are up to date. Open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Then, upgrade your system by typing:

sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install Conduit, you need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get install automake libtool libgee-0.8-dev libglib2.0-dev libsqlite3-dev libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libyaml-dev valac

Step 3: Download and Compile Conduit

Now it's time to download and compile the Conduit source code. Open the terminal and follow these steps:

  1. Create a new directory to store the Conduit source code. Type:
mkdir ~/conduit
  1. Change to the newly created directory. Type:
cd ~/conduit
  1. Download the Conduit source code using Git. Type:
git clone https://github.com/joshuawatt/conduit.git
  1. Change to the Conduit directory. Type:
cd conduit
  1. Compile and install Conduit. Type:
./autogen.sh 
make
sudo make install

Step 4: Run Conduit

After installation, you can simply start Conduit by typing "conduit" in the terminal. Alternatively, you can launch it from the Applications menu.

Conclusion

Now you know how to install Conduit on Elementary OS. You can use it to keep your files and folders in sync across multiple devices. Happy syncing!