How to Install LMS on Clear Linux Latest

LMS (Logitech Media Server) is an open-source and free media streaming server that allows users to stream music, radio shows, and more from various sources. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of the LMS server on Clear Linux Latest.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Before we begin, ensure that your Clear Linux Latest system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo swupd update

Step 1: Install Perl

LMS server is written in Perl programming language, so you will need to install Perl on your Clear Linux Latest system. Run this command to install the Perl package:

sudo swupd bundle-add perl-basic

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

LMS server requires several dependencies to be installed on your system, including wget, tar, and gzip. Install them with the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add wget tar gzip

Step 3: Download LMS Source Code

The next step is to download the LMS source code from its official GitHub repository using the wget command:

wget https://github.com/epoupon/lms/archive/refs/tags/8.2.0.tar.gz

Then extract the downloaded tarball file using the tar command:

tar -xvf 8.2.0.tar.gz

Change the current directory to the extracted source code directory:

cd lms-8.2.0/

Step 4: Install LMS Server

Finally, you can install the LMS server by running the following command:

sudo make install

This will install all the required files, libraries, and configuration files to run the LMS server.

Step 5: Start LMS Server

Once the installation is completed, you can start the LMS server service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start logitechmediaserver.service

Step 6: Access LMS Web Interface

LMS server provides a web interface to manage and control your media streaming. You can access this web interface by navigating to http:/// in your web browser.

Congratulations! You now have a fully functional LMS server up and running on your Clear Linux Latest system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install LMS on Clear Linux Latest by downloading its source code from the GitHub repository and installing it manually. You can now start streaming your favorite media through LMS server using its web interface. If you encounter any issues or errors during the installation process, please refer to the official LMS documentation available on their official website or GitHub repository.

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