How to Install Ergo on OpenBSD

Ergo is a decentralized instant messaging application that allows users to communicate with others in a flat topology. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing Ergo on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• A user account with sudo privileges
• An active Internet connection

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

The first thing we need to do is install the required dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo pkg_add rust cargo gtk+3

This command will download and install Rust, Cargo, and GTK+3 needed for Ergo.

Step 2: Download Ergo

Visit the official Ergo website at https://ergo.chat to download the latest version of Ergo.

Step 3: Extract Ergo

Once the download is complete, navigate to your Downloads folder and extract the Ergo archive using the following command:

tar -xf ergo-x.y.z.tar.gz

Replace x.y.z with the version number of the Ergo archive you downloaded.

Step 4: Compile and Install Ergo

Move into the extracted directory and compile Ergo with the following commands:

cd ergo-x.y.z
cargo build --release

The compilation process may take several minutes to complete, depending on your system's specifications.

Once the compilation is complete, run the following command to install Ergo:

sudo cargo install --path .

This command will install Ergo system-wide and make it available to all users on the system.

Step 5: Run Ergo

Now that Ergo is installed, run the following command to start the application:

ergo

This will open up the Ergo application, allowing you to create a new account or sign in to an existing one.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ergo on OpenBSD. You can now enjoy the decentralized instant messaging experience that Ergo provides.