How to Install Socialhome on Arch Linux

Socialhome is a social networking platform that allows users to set up their own decentralized social network, enabling them to control their data and privacy. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Socialhome on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Socialhome on Arch Linux, there are several prerequisites that you need to install:

• Python 3.6+
• PostgreSQL 10.0+
• Redis 3.2+
• Git

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install the required dependencies, you can use the following command in your Arch Linux terminal:

sudo pacman -S postgresql redis python 

Step 2: Clone the Socialhome Repository

Next, you need to clone the Socialhome repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/jaywink/socialhome.git
cd socialhome

Step 3: Set Up Virtual Environment

It is a good practice to create a virtual environment for your Python projects to avoid conflicts with other packages installed on your system. To set up a virtual environment for Socialhome, run the following command:

python -m venv socialhome-venv
source socialhome-venv/bin/activate

Step 4: Install Socialhome

Once you have set up the virtual environment, you can now install Socialhome using the make command:

make install

This command will install all the required Python packages and set up the database for Socialhome.

Step 5: Configure Socialhome

After installing Socialhome, you need to configure it to suit your specific needs. The configuration file is located in the config directory. You can make changes to this file using any text editor:

nano config/settings.py

Here are some of the essential settings you should configure:

• ALLOWED_HOSTS – A list of valid hostnames for your Socialhome instance.
• DATABASES – The database settings for your Socialhome instance.
• STATIC_ROOT – The directory where your static files will be collected.

Step 6: Start Socialhome

To start Socialhome, run the following command:

make run

This command will start the Socialhome server, and you can access it by visiting http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Socialhome on Arch Linux. You have also learned how to configure and start Socialhome. With your own decentralized social network up and running, you can now connect with your community without relying on centralized platforms.

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Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!