How to Install Briefkasten on Void Linux

Briefkasten is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging application that allows you to communicate privately with others. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Briefkasten on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• A user with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, we need to install some dependencies required to build and install Briefkasten. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S build-base qt5-qtbase-devel qt5-qtmultimedia-devel libnotifications-devel libxslt-devel libxslt-tools

This will install the build tools, Qt 5 development libraries, and other necessary dependencies.

Step 2: Download and Install Briefkasten

Next, we need to download the Briefkasten source code from GitHub. Open the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/ndom91/briefkasten.git

This will download the source code into a new directory named briefkasten.

Now, we need to compile and install Briefkasten. Navigate to the briefkasten directory and run the following commands:

qmake
make
sudo make install

This will compile the source code and install Briefkasten on your system.

Step 3: Launch Briefkasten

Once Briefkasten is installed, you can launch it by running the following command in the terminal:

briefkasten

This will launch the Briefkasten application.

Conclusion

Briefkasten is now installed on your Void Linux system. You can start using it to communicate securely with others. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the Briefkasten documentation.