How to Install Tox on Void Linux

Tox is a free and open-source communication platform that offers end-to-end encryption for messaging, voice, and video calls. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Tox on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running installation of Void Linux
• A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Tox depends on several libraries and packages that are required for its installation. First, we need to ensure that all these dependencies are installed on our system. Run the following command to install them:

sudo xbps-install -S git make gcc libtool autoconf automake openssl-devel libvpx-devel libsodium-devel glib2-devel gtk3-devel

Step 2: Download Tox

Next, we need to download the latest version of Tox from the official website. Open your terminal and run the following command to clone the Tox repository:

git clone https://github.com/TokTok/c-toxcore.git

Step 3: Build and Install Tox

Now, navigate to the clone directory and build Tox using the following commands:

cd c-toxcore/
./autogen.sh
./configure
make

Once the build process completes, install Tox by running the following command:

sudo make install

This will install Tox on your system.

Step 4: Launch Tox

To launch Tox, simply run the following command in your terminal:

tox

This will start Tox and bring up its graphical user interface. You can now start using Tox for secure messaging, voice, and video calls.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Tox on Void Linux. With Tox, you can communicate with friends and colleagues securely without worrying about your privacy.