How to Install Foodsoft on Arch Linux

Foodsoft is a web-based management tool for food cooperatives like buying clubs and box schemes. It’s an open-source software developed by a team of volunteers from various organizations. Foodsoft is easy to use and has amazing features such as tracking inventory, managing orders, and generating reports.

This tutorial explains how to install Foodsoft on Arch Linux.

Step 1: Installing Required Packages

The first step is to install some required packages that are needed to run Foodsoft on Arch Linux. Open the terminal on your Arch Linux system and run the following command:

$ sudo pacman -S git apache php php-apache mariadb

Step 2: Downloading Foodsoft

Once you've installed the required packages, the next step is to download the Foodsoft source code from GitHub. To do this, run the following commands:

$ cd /var/www/html
$ sudo git clone https://github.com/foodcoops/foodsoft.git

Step 3: Configuring Mariadb

This step involves setting up a database for Foodsoft using MariaDB. Run the following commands to get mariadb up and running:

$ sudo systemctl start mariadb
$ sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to set a root password and secure your MariaDB installation.

Next, create a database by running the following command:

$ sudo mysql -u root -p

Enter the root password, and then run the below set commands:

> CREATE DATABASE foodsoft;
> CREATE USER 'foodsoft'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON foodsoft.* TO 'foodsoft'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password' WITH GRANT OPTION;
> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
> exit;

Step 4: Configuring Apache for Foodsoft

To configure Apache for Foodsoft, create a new virtual host configuration file in the /etc/httpd/conf/extra directory. Run the below command:

$ sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/extra/foodsoft.conf

Enter the following code in the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
   DocumentRoot "/var/www/html/foodsoft"
   ServerName foodsoft.local
   <Directory /var/www/html/foodsoft/>
       AllowOverride All
       Require all granted
   </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Save the config file by pressing CTRL + O and hit Enter. Exit nano by pressing CTRL + X.

Next, add an entry in the /etc/hosts file by running the below command:

$ sudo nano /etc/hosts

Enter the following line in the file and save and exit:

127.0.0.1       foodsoft.local

Step 5: Configuring Foodsoft

The final step is to configure Foodsoft by editing the database configuration file. Run the below command:

$ sudo nano /var/www/html/foodsoft/config/database.yml

Make the following changes in the file:

production:
  adapter: mysql2
  encoding: utf8
  database: foodsoft
  username: foodsoft
  password: password
  host: localhost

Save the changes by pressing CTRL+O and exit by pressing CTRL+X.

Step 6: Launching Foodsoft

Now, you can start the Apache web server and launch Foodsoft. Run the following commands:

$ sudo systemctl start httpd
$ systemctl enable httpd

Open a web browser and visit foodsoft.local to access the Foodsoft interface.

Log in with the default username "admin" and password "secret". You can change the default password later in the settings.

That's it! You have successfully installed Foodsoft on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

This tutorial has provided you with a step-by-step guide on how to install Foodsoft on Arch Linux. Foodsoft is a powerful tool that can save time and effort in managing a food cooperative. It's an open-source software, so you can customize or modify it according to your needs as well. Happy managing!

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