How to Install Lila on Elementary OS Latest

Lila is an open-source web-based chess game developed by Thibault Duplessis. Lila allows users to play chess with other players around the world and provides various game modes, time controls, and difficulty levels.

In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Lila on Elementary OS Latest using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have a fully up-to-date Elementary OS Latest system, as well as a stable internet connection.

Installing Lila on Elementary OS Latest

Follow the below steps to install Lila on Elementary OS Latest:

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

  2. Add Lila's repositiory to your system by running the following command:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ornicar/lila
    
  3. Update the packages cache by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get update
    
  4. Install Lila by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get install lila
    
  5. Once the installation is done, you can start Lila by running the following command:

    lila
    
  6. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000.

  7. You should now be able to use Lila and play chess games online.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lila on Elementary OS Latest. Enjoy playing chess on Lila!

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