Photonix is a free and open-source image management and sharing application. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Photonix on Clear Linux Latest using the command line.
Before beginning the installation process, you should have:
Before installing Photonix, it is recommended that you update the system packages to ensure that you have the latest versions installed. Run the following command in the terminal:
sudo swupd update
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the update process to complete.
Photonix requires several dependencies to function properly. Use the following command to install them:
sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-imagemagick devpkg-openssl devpkg-sqlite devpkg-gobject-introspection
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the installation process to complete.
Next, download the latest version of Photonix from the official website. You can use the following command to do so:
wget https://github.com/damphat/photonix/releases/download/v0.1.1/photonix-v0.1.1.tar.gz
Once the download is complete, use the following command to extract the archive:
tar xvf photonix-v0.1.1.tar.gz
Navigate to the extracted directory and run the following commands to build and install Photonix:
cd photonix-v0.1.1
./configure
make
sudo make install
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the installation process to complete.
Finally, run the following command to configure Photonix:
sudo photonix configure
Follow the instructions provided in the terminal to set up Photonix.
You have successfully installed and configured Photonix on Clear Linux Latest. You can now start using Photonix to manage and share your images.
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