packettracer-bin

An Arch Linux (AUR) package for Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0

Cisco Packet Tracer is a network simulation tool that lets you experiment with network setups and configurations. This package makes it easy to install and run Packet Tracer on Arch Linux.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/spaciousejar/packettracer-bin.git
   cd packettracer-bin

2. Build and install:

   makepkg -si

Usage

Once installed, you can start Packet Tracer in a few ways:

• From the command line:

  packettracer-bin

• From your application menu (look for "Cisco Packet Tracer")

Note that the first launch might take a bit longer as it sets up everything.

Package Details

• Version: 9.0
• Architecture: x86_64
• Installation path: /opt/pt/
• Binary location: /usr/local/bin/packettracer-bin

This package uses the official Cisco Packet Tracer Debian package and sets up everything needed to run it on Arch. It creates desktop entries and command-line shortcuts automatically.

License

Cisco Packet Tracer is proprietary software. Make sure to check the EULA during installation for the terms of use.

Contributing

If you run into any issues or have ideas for improvements, feel free to open an issue on Github or AUR package page.

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Maintainer: spaciousejar