How to Install Twister on MXLinux

Twister is a decentralized microblogging platform that is designed to be secure and resistant to censorship. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Twister on MXLinux.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

  • A running instance of MXLinux.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command-line interface.

Step 1: Download the Twister Package

To install Twister on MXLinux, you first need to download the Twister package from their official website. You can download the package from the following link:

http://twister.net.co/?page_id=47

Step 2: Unpack the Twister Package

Once the Twister package is downloaded, you need to unpack it using the following command:

tar -xvf twister_v0.9.38.tar.gz

Note: Replace the twister_v0.9.38.tar.gz with the latest version available.

Step 3: Install Twister Dependencies

Before installing Twister, you need to install some additional packages required for Twister dependencies. Use the following apt command to install Twister dependencies:

sudo apt install libssl-dev libboost-all-dev libdb++-dev libminiupnpc-dev

Step 4: Build Twister

To build and install Twister, navigate to the extracted Twister directory and run the following commands:

cd twister_v0.9.38
./configure
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Configure Twister

After installation, initialize the Twister configuration file. Use the following command to generate the Twister configuration file:

twisterd -daemon

Once the configuration file is generated, restart Twister again:

twisterd -daemon

Step 6: Verify Twister Installation

To verify the installation, run the following command in the terminal:

twisterd --help

If everything is fine, you will see the output of available commands for Twister.

Final Words

That's it. Twister is successfully installed on MXLinux. You can now use Twister as a decentralized microblogging platform that provides privacy, security, and censorship resistance. Enjoy using Twister!