How to Install Status on OpenSUSE Latest

Status is a messaging app for mobile devices that offers end-to-end encryption and other privacy-focused features. However, it is also available for desktop platforms including Linux. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Status on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A computer running OpenSUSE Latest
• A web browser
• Terminal emulator

Step 1: Install Git

Status is available on Github, so you will need Git to clone the repository. To install Git on OpenSUSE, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper install git

Enter your root password when prompted to continue with the installation.

Step 2: Clone the Status Repository

Next, use Git to clone the Status repository from Github. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/dani3l0/Status.git

This will create a new directory named "Status" in the current working directory.

Step 3: Install Node.js

Status is built using Node.js, so you will need to install it if it is not already installed on your system. To do this, run the following command:

sudo zypper install nodejs

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Status has several dependencies that you will need to install. Change into the Status directory by running:

cd Status/

Then, install the dependencies by running:

npm install

Step 5: Start Status

You can now start Status by running:

npm start

The application will launch in your default web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Status on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now use it to chat securely with your friends and family. If you encounter any issues, refer to the Status documentation or open an issue on Github.