OS.js is a lightweight and open-source operating system that runs in your web browser. It incorporates a desktop environment with a window manager, file manager, API, and application server. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OS.js on Clear Linux Latest.
Before installing OS.js, ensure that Node.js and Webpack are installed on your Clear Linux Latest system. Run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add nodejs-basic webpack
This command installs the Node.js and Webpack dependencies needed for OS.js to function correctly.
To clone the OS.js repository, run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/os-js/OS.js.git
This command clones the latest version of the OS.js repository and downloads it to your current directory.
Copy the OS.js files to a public directory such as /var/www/html, where they can be accessed by all users on the system. Run the following command:
sudo cp -r OS.js /var/www/html/
This command copies the OS.js files to the public directory.
Navigate to the OS.js directory, install its dependencies, and build the packages by running the following commands:
cd /var/www/html/OS.js/
npm install
npm run build
This command installs the necessary dependencies and builds the OS.js packages needed for the operating system to run.
To run the OS.js server, navigate to the OS.js directory and run the following command:
npm start
This command starts the server, and you can access OS.js by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OS.js on Clear Linux Latest. With OS.js installed, you can enjoy a fully functional operating system within your web browser.
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