How to Install Dim on Linux Mint Latest

Dim is a secure and anonymous instant messaging application developed by Dusk Labs. Here's how you can install Dim on your Linux Mint system.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Dim, ensure that you have:

  • A Linux Mint system with the latest updates.
  • A terminal to run the commands.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install Dim on a Linux Mint system, we need to install the following dependencies:

  • Git
  • Node.js and npm
  • GCC and make

You can install these packages by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt install git nodejs npm gcc make

Step 2: Clone Dim Repository

Next, we will clone the Dim repository from Github using the following command:

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

This will create a new directory named dim in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install Dim

Navigate to the dim directory using the following command:

cd dim

Then, run the following command to install the necessary packages and start the installation process:

npm install && npm run dist

This will compile the source code and create an executable file named Dim.

Step 4: Run Dim

Finally, you can run Dim by executing the following command:

./Dim

This will open the Dim application on your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Dim on a Linux Mint system. With Dim, you can send and receive messages anonymously and securely.