How to Install Status on Elementary OS Latest

Status is a lightweight instant messaging client that allows you to connect and message with your friends or family in a safe and controlled environment, without compromising your data. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Status on elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A computer or virtual machine running elementary OS Latest
  • Access to a terminal or command-line interface
  • A GitHub account or access to the following website: https://github.com/dani3l0/Status

Step 1: Install Git

Git is a version control system used to manage and keep track of changes made to a project's source code. To install Git on your system, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the Status Repository

Once Git is installed, navigate to your command line interface and clone the Status repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/dani3l0/Status.git

This will fetch the latest version of the Status source code and download it to your local machine.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the necessary dependencies to ensure that the application runs smoothly. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install libqt5qml-graphicaleffects qtdeclarative5-dev qtdeclarative5-everything

This will install the required dependencies to run Status on elementary OS Latest.

Step 4: Build and Install

Once all dependencies are installed, navigate to your cloned Status repository and build the application using the following command:

cd Status
qmake
make

This will build Status from source and create an executable file.

Finally, to install the application, run the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Launch Status

Once the application is installed, you can launch it from the command line using the following command:

status

Alternatively, you can also search for "Status" in the applications menu and launch it from there.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed Status on elementary OS Latest. You can now connect with your friends and family through this secure and controlled instant messaging client.