In this tutorial, we will be learning how to install Nullboard, a simple tool that lets you create and share web-based bulletin boards, on Elementary OS. Nullboard is available on GitHub, and the installation process involves cloning the repository, installing some dependencies, and then setting up the application.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to install the dependencies required for running Nullboard. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:
sudo apt-get install git ruby ruby-dev ruby-sinatra libsqlite3-dev
This command installs Git, Ruby, Sinatra, and SQLite3 dev, which are necessary for Nullboard to function properly.
Next, we need to clone the Nullboard repository from GitHub. Enter the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/apankrat/nullboard.git
This will download the Nullboard files to your system.
We need to install Bundler, a package manager for Ruby applications, in order to download and manage Nullboard's dependencies. Enter the following command to install Bundler:
sudo gem install bundler
Wait for the installation to complete before proceeding to the next step.
Change into the Nullboard directory that was created when you cloned the repository in Step 2. Enter the following command to install Nullboard's dependencies:
bundle install
This might take some time to complete, depending on your system's speed and internet connection.
Next, we need to configure Nullboard. Enter the following command to create a new configuration file:
cp config-sample.yaml config.yaml
Open the newly created config.yaml file in a text editor and set the values according to your preferences. You can change options such as the server port and the database location.
Finally, we can start Nullboard. Enter the following command to start the application:
rackup -p <port number>
Replace <port number> with the port number you specified in the config.yaml file. For example, if you set the port number to 3000 in the config file, enter the following command:
rackup -p 3000
You can now access Nullboard by opening a web browser and going to http://localhost:
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Nullboard on Elementary OS Latest.
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