How to Install Tox on Fedora Server Latest
Tox is a secure, open-source, and peer-to-peer instant messaging and video calling software. It can be easily installed on Fedora Server Latest by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Install dependencies
Tox requires several dependencies to be installed first. Use the following command to install them:
sudo dnf install -y make gcc libconfig-devel libfilteraudio-devel libvpx-devel libsrtp-devel libopus-devel libx264-devel libx265-devel libsodium-devel libtool
Step 2: Download the latest release
Download the latest release of Tox from the official website https://tox.chat/download.html or use the following command to download it:
wget https://build.tox.chat/view/Clients/job/Toxic_release_linux_x86_64/lastSuccessfulBuild/artifact/toxic.tar.xz
Step 3: Extract the downloaded file
Use the following command to extract the downloaded file:
tar -xf toxic.tar.xz
Step 4: Move the extracted files to the desired location
Use the following command to move the extracted files to the desired location:
sudo mv toxic /usr/local/bin/
Step 5: Create a Tox user
Create a new user account for Tox using the following command:
sudo useradd tox
Step 6: Set permissions
To run Tox as a non-root user, you need to change the ownership of the binary and its files to the newly created user with the following command:
sudo chown -R tox:tox /usr/local/bin/toxic
Step 7: Run Tox
Finally, run Tox using the following command:
sudo -u tox toxic
That's it! You have successfully installed Tox on Fedora Server Latest. Enjoy secure instant messaging and video calling with your friends and colleagues.