How to Install Dim on NetBSD

Dim is an open-source, cross-platform messaging application that is designed with the security and privacy of its users in mind. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Dim on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

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

  • NetBSD operating system
  • Git installed on your local machine
  • Basic proficiency with the command-line interface

Installation Steps

  1. First, we need to install the dependencies required to compile Dim on NetBSD. Run the following command in the terminal:
pkgin install pkg-config cmake boost-libs libsodium readline
  1. Next, clone the Dim source code from the official GitHub repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git
  1. Navigate to the newly created dim directory using the following command:
cd dim
  1. Create a build directory and enter it:
mkdir build && cd build
  1. After that, we need to generate the Makefiles using CMake. Run the following command to configure the build:
cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release ..
  1. Once CMake has completed the configuration, we can now build and install Dim on NetBSD by running the following command:
make && make install
  1. After successful installation of Dim, you can now launch the application by running dim in the terminal:
dim

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Dim on NetBSD.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Dim on NetBSD. By following the above steps, you can now start using Dim to securely and privately message your friends and family.