How to Install Remmina on nixOS Latest

Remmina is an open-source remote desktop client for Linux, which allows remote connection with different protocols like RDP, VNC, and SSH. In this tutorial, we will see how to install Remmina on nixOS Latest using the command line.

Step 1: Update the package cache

Before installing any software, it’s always good to update the package cache on your system. Run the following command to do so:

sudo nix-channel --update

Step 2: Install Remmina

To install Remmina on nixOS Latest, we can use the nix-env command as follows:

nix-env -i remmina

This command will download and install Remmina on your system.

Step 3: Launch Remmina

To launch Remmina, open a terminal and type the following command:

remmina

The Remmina window will appear, and you can start adding remote connections by clicking on the “Create a New Connection” button.

Step 4: Optional - Uninstall Remmina

If for any reason you want to uninstall Remmina from your system, you can do it using the following command:

nix-env -e remmina

This will remove Remmina from your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Remmina on nixOS Latest.