How to Install Osem on Arch Linux

Osem is an open-source event management tool. It helps in organizing events, conferences, and meetups. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Osem on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing Osem on Arch Linux, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Arch Linux installed on your system
• Sudo access or root user access to install packages

Step 1: Install Ruby and its Dependencies

To run Osem on Arch Linux, we need to install Ruby and its dependencies. Run the following command to install Ruby and its dependencies:

sudo pacman -S ruby ruby-bundler ruby-rdoc sqlite

Step 2: Install Git

To download the code from the Osem repository, we need Git. Run the following command to install Git:

sudo pacman -S git

Step 3: Clone the Osem Repository

Now, clone the Osem repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/openSUSE/osem.git

Step 4: Install the Required Gems

Navigate to the Osem directory:

cd osem

Install the required gems using the following command:

bundle install

Step 5: Configure the Database

Create a SQLite database for the Osem application.

cp config/database.yml.example config/database.yml
bundle exec rake db:setup

Step 6: Start the Osem Server

To start the Osem server, run the following command:

bundle exec rails server webrick -e production

The Osem server is up and running. You can access the Osem application at http://localhost:3000/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Osem, an open-source event management tool on Arch Linux. Osem is a powerful tool to organize events, conferences, and meetups.

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