How to Install Warpgate on POP! OS Latest

Warpgate is an open-source peer-to-peer cross-platform remote desktop sharing tool that allows users to collaborate in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Warpgate on POP! OS latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please make sure that you have the following:

  • A computer running POP! OS latest
  • A terminal application
  • A GitHub account

Installing Warpgate

  1. Open the terminal application on your POP! OS system.

  2. Install Git by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get install git

  3. Clone the Warpgate Git repository by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/warp-tech/warpgate.git

  4. Change the working directory to the Warpgate folder by running the following command:

    cd warpgate

  5. Install the dependencies required by Warpgate by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get install libxcb-xinerama0 libxcb-shape0-dev libxcb-xkb-dev libxkbcommon-x11-dev libstartup-notification0-dev libxcb-randr0-dev libxcb-util-dev xcb-proto libxcb-image0-dev libxcb-keysyms1-dev libxcb-icccm4-dev

    Note: This command may take a while to complete.

  6. Build Warpgate by running the following command:

    make

  7. Once the build is complete, you can launch Warpgate by running the following command:

    ./warpgate-client

    This will launch the Warpgate client, which will allow you to start a new session or join an existing one.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Warpgate on your POP! OS latest system. You are now ready to collaborate with others in real-time using the Warpgate client.