How to Install the Latest HexChat on Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid 32-64bit Linux-GNU

HexChat Quick Start for Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install/Upgrade and Getting-Started with the Latest HexChat Client Release on Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid Vervet GNU/Linux Desktop.

The Latest HexChat installation is Ported on Ubuntu-based OS by the Work of the GetDeb Project Developers.

HexChat is a graphical IRC client with a GTK+ GUI. Features include Python (2 and 3) and Perl scripting support, a plugin API, multiple server/channel windows, spell checking, multiple authentication methods including SASL, and customizable notifications.

1. Open a Shell Terminal emulator session
   Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. How to Add GetDeb Repos for Ubuntu

   GetDeb Installation Guide

   GetDeb Installer

3. Installing GetDeb Repos on Ubuntu.

   cd ~/Downloads

   sudo dpkg -i getdeb-repo*.deb

   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo

4. Refreshing Ubuntu Repositories.

   sudo apt-get update

5. Click on Link to Install HexChat for Ubuntu

   HexChat Installation on Ubuntu

   HexChat Installation on Ubuntu

6. Confirm to Open with Ubuntu Software Center on Browser

   

7. Click on Install to Get the HexChat Installation