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How to install Anydesk in Manjaro Linux

2020-11-15 3 min read fud0

Among the various applications I’ve used lately for remote desktop (i.e. TeamViewer, VNCViewer, Remote Desktop etc.), Anydesk is certainly the most interesting one.

I found it in its free version that is better than TeamViewer for everyday (basic) use. Meaning manage some of my PCs on the fly or help friends and relatives solve some problems remotely.

It is very fast, stable and available on various operating systems with remote control that appears very “responsive” even on networks that certainly do not shine for speed.

Today we will see how it is possible to install AnyDesk on a version of Manjaro Linux, in particular a 20.2. I recently installed it on an old Asus N56VZ laptop in dual boot with Windows 10.

On the download page dedicated to Anydesk Linux, there are different packages for Ubuntu / Debian based or Redhat / CentOS / Fedora distros. In addition to these, also the generic tar.gz package for all other 32 or 64 bit Linux distributions.

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