How to Install Serendipity on Arch Linux

Serendipity is an open-source blogging tool and content management system. It allows users to create blog posts, add media files, and manage site content easily. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Serendipity on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• Arch Linux installed on your machine
• Sudo access or root privileges

Step 1: Install Apache Web Server

1. Update the package list:

   sudo pacman -Syu
   

2. Install the Apache web server:

   sudo pacman -S apache
   

3. Start the Apache service:

   sudo systemctl start httpd
   

4. Verify that the Apache server is running by accessing http://localhost/ in your web browser.

Step 2: Install PHP

1. Install PHP and its modules:

   sudo pacman -S php php-apache
   

Step 3: Install Serendipity

1. Download the latest version of Serendipity from the official website:

   wget https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/releases/download/2.3.5/serendipity-2.3.5.tar.gz
   

2. Extract the downloaded file:

   tar -xf serendipity-2.3.5.tar.gz
   

3. Move the extracted folder to the Apache server document root directory:

   sudo mv serendipity-2.3.5 /srv/http/
   

4. Change the ownership of the Serendipity directory to the Apache user:

   sudo chown -R http:http /srv/http/serendipity-2.3.5
   

Step 4: Configure Apache for Serendipity

1. Open the Apache configuration file for editing:

   sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
   

2. Add the following lines at the end of the file:

   Alias /serendipity /srv/http/serendipity-2.3.5
   <Directory "/srv/http/serendipity-2.3.5">
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
    Require all granted
   </Directory>
   

3. Save the file and close it.

Step 5: Finish Serendipity Installation

1. Open your web browser and enter http://localhost/serendipity in the address bar.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

3. Once the installation is complete, remove the install directory for security reasons:

   sudo rm -rf /srv/http/serendipity-2.3.5/install/
   

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Serendipity on Arch Linux. Now you can start creating your blog posts and managing your site content with ease.

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