How to Install RustDesk on Void Linux

RustDesk is a remote desktop software that allows you to access your computer from anywhere securely. In this tutorial, we will install RustDesk on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you need to ensure the following:

• You have sudo access or you are logged in as root.
• You have a stable internet connection.

Step 1: Update the System

Open the terminal and update your system package list.

sudo xbps-install -Suv

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

We need to install some dependencies that are required for the RustDesk installation process. Run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S gcc cmake libxcb-devel libXi-devel openssl openssl-devel

Step 3: Download RustDesk

Download RustDesk from their official website. You can use the following command to download the latest version of RustDesk:

curl -LO https://rustdesk.com/builds/rustdesk-latest-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file:

tar xzf rustdesk-latest-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz

Step 4: Install RustDesk

Now we will install RustDesk on our system. Run the following command:

cd rustdesk-latest-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu
sudo cp rustdesk /usr/local/bin/

Step 5: Run RustDesk

You can now run RustDesk and enjoy remote desktop access. You can start RustDesk by running the following command:

rustdesk

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have installed RustDesk on Void Linux. RustDesk is a great application for remote access to your computer. You can use it to access your computer from anywhere securely.