How to Install TaskBoard on Arch Linux

TaskBoard is a simple, open-source tool for managing tasks, written in PHP. It is a great option for people who want to manage their to-do lists more efficiently. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install TaskBoard on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• Arch Linux running on your system
• Kernel version 5.2 or later
• sudo access

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Update your system packages by running the command:

sudo pacman -Syu

2. Install the Apache web server:

sudo pacman -S apache

3. Install the PHP language:

sudo pacman -S php

4. Install the PHP extensions required for TaskBoard:

sudo pacman -S php-sqlite php-gd php-mbstring

5. Install SQLite, a lightweight database engine:

sudo pacman -S sqlite

6. Download TaskBoard from the official website:

wget https://github.com/kiswa/TaskBoard/archive/master.zip

7. Extract the files from the downloaded archive:

unzip master.zip

8. Move the TaskBoard directory to /srv/http/ (this is the directory where the Apache web server looks for files):

sudo mv TaskBoard-master /srv/http/taskboard

9. Change the ownership of the TaskBoard directory to the Apache user, which is "http":

sudo chown -R http:http /srv/http/taskboard

10. Open your web browser and visit http://localhost/taskboard. You should now see the TaskBoard login page.

11. Create a new user by clicking on "Register" and fill out the required fields.

12. After registering, log in with your new username and password.

13. You can start creating new tasks and managing your to-do lists.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed TaskBoard on Arch Linux!

Conclusion

TaskBoard is a simple and effective tool for managing your to-do lists. It is easy to install and configure on Arch Linux. With TaskBoard, you can easily keep track of your tasks and prioritize them to ensure that you stay organized and productive.

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