How to Install Pomf on Elementary OS Latest

Pomf is a lightweight and open-source file hosting platform that allows you to quickly and easily share files online. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Pomf on your Elementary OS Latest system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, please ensure that you have the following:

Installation Steps

Ready to start the installation? Follow these steps:

  1. Open your terminal emulator.

  2. Clone the Pomf repository from GitHub using the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/Pomf/Pomf.git
    
  3. Move into the newly created Pomf directory:

    cd Pomf
    
  4. Install the necessary dependencies by running:

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install --yes build-essential libssl-dev zlib1g-dev
    
  5. Compile the code:

    make
    
  6. Start the Pomf server by running:

    ./pomf -a 0.0.0.0 -p 1337
    

    This will start the Pomf server on port 1337. If you want to use a different port, simply replace "1337" with your desired port number.

Congratulations! Your Pomf installation is now complete.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Pomf on your Elementary OS Latest system. You can now use this lightweight and open-source file hosting platform to quickly and easily share files online. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please consult the official Pomf documentation or seek help from the community.

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