How to Install MapBBCodeShare on Elementary OS Latest

MapBBCodeShare is an open-source project that allows users to easily share maps through BBCode. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install MapBBCodeShare on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

• An Elementary OS Latest setup
• Access to the terminal

Step 1: Install Required Packages

MapBBCodeShare requires several packages to be installed before it can be run. To install these packages, open the terminal and run the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git build-essential python-dev python-setuptools python-pil python-jinja2 python-markdown python-simplejson

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Next, clone the MapBBCodeShare repository to your local machine. Navigate to the directory you wish to clone the repository to and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/MapBBCode/share.mapbbcode.org.git

Step 3: Install Required Python Libraries

Navigate into the cloned repository and run the following commands to install the required Python libraries:

cd share.mapbbcode.org/
sudo easy_install pip
sudo pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4: Configure MapBBCodeShare

In the repository, navigate into the config directory and copy the config.json.example file to config.json:

cd config/
cp config.json.example config.json

Next, open the config.json file in your preferred text editor and configure the settings for your MapBBCodeShare installation.

For example, you will want to change the SERVER_NAME setting to the domain name or IP address of your server.

Step 5: Start the MapBBCodeShare Server

Navigate back to the root directory of the cloned repository and start the MapBBCodeShare server by running the following command:

cd ..
python run.py

You should now be able to access MapBBCodeShare by visiting http://localhost:8888 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed MapBBCodeShare on your Elementary OS Latest setup. You can now share maps through BBCode using MapBBCodeShare. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the MapBBCodeShare documentation or seek help from the community.

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