Robust IRC is a modern IRC server built for the modern internet. It is a great alternative to traditional IRC servers and is easy to use. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Robust IRC on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Before installing Robust IRC on your system, you need to make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Before installing any software on your system, it is recommended to update your system to avoid conflicts with the existing packages. You can update your system by opening the terminal and running the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Before installing Robust IRC, you need to install some libraries that are required for the installation process. You can install these libraries by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev libpq-dev libsqlite3-dev libzmq3-dev -y
Next, you need to download the source code of Robust IRC. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/robustirc/robustirc.git
After downloading the source code, navigate to the directory where you downloaded the code and run the following commands:
cd robustirc
make && sudo make install
Once the installation is complete, you need to configure Robust IRC. To do this, create a new configuration file by running the following command:
sudo cp sample.conf /usr/local/etc/robustirc.conf
Now, open the configuration file in your favorite text editor and make the necessary changes. You can consult the official documentation for more information on how to configure Robust IRC.
After configuring Robust IRC, you can start the service by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo service robustirc start
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Robust IRC on your Elementary OS system. You can now connect to your new IRC server using any IRC client that supports the IRC protocol. Enjoy!
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