How to Install Kiwix-Serve on Fedora CoreOS Latest

Kiwix-Serve is an open-source software that allows users to share content stored in ZIM files over local networks or on the internet. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Kiwix-Serve on your Fedora CoreOS latest machine.

Prerequisites

Before installing Kiwix-Serve, ensure you have the following:

• A Fedora CoreOS latest instance running
• A reliable internet connection
• Knowledge of basic terminal commands

Installation

Here are the steps to install Kiwix-Serve on Fedora CoreOS:

1. Open a terminal window on your Fedora CoreOS latest instance

2. Download the Kiwix-Serve binary file from the official website

$ curl -# -L https://download.kiwix.org/nightly/2021-01-29/kiwix-serve-linux-x86_64-3.2.1-2021-01-29.tar.gz -o kiwix-serve.tar.gz

3. Extract the downloaded file

$ tar -xzvf kiwix-serve.tar.gz

4. Move to the extracted directory

$ cd kiwix-serve_linux-x86_64-3.2.1-2021-01-29

5. Generate a new configuration file

$ ./kiwix-serve --configure

6. Start Kiwix-Serve

$ ./kiwix-serve --port=4444 --daemon --lock --library /path/to/zim/files

Here, replace /path/to/zim/files with the path to the directory that contains your ZIM files.

7. Verify the installation

Visit http://localhost:4444 in your web browser to confirm that Kiwix-Serve is running correctly.

Conclusion

This tutorial has shown you how to install Kiwix-Serve on Fedora CoreOS latest. Make sure to replace the version of the Kiwix-Serve binary file with the latest version available on the official website. With Kiwix-Serve installed, you can locally share content stored in ZIM files over networks or on the internet.

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