How to Install GeneWeb on Clear Linux Latest

GeneWeb is a free, powerful, and easy to use genealogy software program that enables you to create, manage, and share your family trees with your loved ones. If you are a Clear Linux Latest user, here is a step-by-step guide to help you install GeneWeb.

Prerequisites

Before installing GeneWeb on Clear Linux Latest, you need to ensure that:

• You have a Clear Linux Latest environment set up on your system.
• You have an internet connection to download the necessary packages and dependencies.

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

The first step is to install the required dependencies on your Clear Linux Latest system. Open a terminal window and enter the following commands:

sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-openssl devpkg-lua devpkg-readline

The above command will install OpenSSL, Lua, and Readline development packages that are necessary for running GeneWeb.

Step 2: Download and Extract GeneWeb

Now it's time to download and extract GeneWeb on your system. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Download GeneWeb from the official website by running the following command:

   wget https://github.com/geneweb/geneweb/archive/refs/tags/7.0.5.tar.gz
   

   This command will download the latest version of GeneWeb to your system.

2. Extract the downloaded file by running the following command:

   tar -xf 7.0.5.tar.gz
   

   This command will extract the downloaded file to a new directory named geneweb-7.0.5.

Step 3: Compile and Install GeneWeb

Now it's time to compile and install GeneWeb on your system. Follow the steps below:

1. In the terminal, navigate to the geneweb-7.0.5 directory by running the following command:

   cd geneweb-7.0.5/
   

2. Run the following commands to configure, compile, and install GeneWeb:

   ./configure
   make
   sudo make install
   

   This will configure, compile, and install GeneWeb on your system. It may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

Once GeneWeb is installed, you can verify it by running the following command:

geneweb -v

This will show the version of GeneWeb installed on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on your Clear Linux Latest system. Now you can use GeneWeb to create, manage, and share your family trees.

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