How to Install Dim on FreeBSD Latest
Dim is a cross-platform messaging application that combines privacy with functionality. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Dim on FreeBSD Latest.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation process of Dim, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
- A FreeBSD Latest operating system
- Access to the command line interface with superuser permissions (root)
Installation Steps
Open the terminal on your FreeBSD Latest system.
Install some necessary packages by running the following command:
pkg install git cmake make gcc opensslThis command will install Git, CMake, Make, GCC, and OpenSSL packages on your system.
Clone the Dim repository from the GitHub by executing the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.gitAfter cloning the repository, enter the cloned directory by typing the following command:
cd dimBuild and install the application using the following commands:
mkdir build && cd build cmake .. make && make installThis command will create a build directory within the cloned repository, generate the Makefile, and compile the application.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch the Dim application by executing the following command:
dimThis command will run the Dim application, and you will be able to start using it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Dim application on your FreeBSD Latest operating system.