ngIRCd is a free, open-source IRC server that runs on various operating systems including Linux, BSD, and Windows. It is lightweight and easy to use, making it ideal for personal and small-scale use.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of ngIRCd on EndeavourOS.
Before you begin, ensure that:
To install ngIRCd on EndeavourOS, follow these steps:
Open a terminal and update the package list:
sudo pacman -Syu
Install ngIRCd:
sudo pacman -S ngircd
This will download and install ngIRCd and its dependencies.
Once you have installed ngIRCd, you need to configure it before you can use it. The configuration file for ngIRCd is located at /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf.
Open the configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf
Edit the configuration file to suit your needs. You can find detailed instructions on how to configure ngIRCd in the official documentation: https://ngircd.barton.de/documentation.html.
Save the changes and exit the text editor.
To start ngIRCd, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start ngircd.service
This will start ngIRCd and enable it to automatically start at boot.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure ngIRCd on EndeavourOS. With ngIRCd, you can host your own IRC server and enjoy free and open communication with others.
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