In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install The Lounge, which is an IRC web client, on Alpine Linux Latest.
To start the installation process, update the package repository of your Alpine Linux by entering the following command in the terminal:
sudo apk update
The Lounge requires Node.js to run properly. To install Node.js, type the following command in the terminal:
sudo apk add nodejs
Once Node.js is installed, you can proceed to install The Lounge. To do this, enter the following command in the terminal:
sudo npm install -g thelounge
This command will download all the necessary files from the internet and install The Lounge on your system.
After the installation is complete, you can start The Lounge by using the following command:
thelounge start
This command will start The Lounge on your system, and you can access it by opening your web browser and typing in the following address:
http://localhost:9000
In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing The Lounge on Alpine Linux Latest. Now, you can take your first steps towards connecting with your fellow IRC users in a way that is fast, convenient, and modern.
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