How to Install AsmBB on Fedora Server Latest

AsmBB is a lightweight open source forum software written in Assembly language. It provides easy customization and is ideal for small websites with low traffic. If you are interested in installing AsmBB on your Fedora Server Latest, follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Install Required Packages

AsmBB requires certain packages to be installed on your system. To install these packages, run the following command:

sudo dnf install make nasm gcc

Step 2: Download AsmBB

Visit the official AsmBB website at https://board.asm32.info/ and download the latest stable version of AsmBB.

Alternatively, you can download the source code from the GitHub repository at https://github.com/Bumblebee-Studio/asm-bb/releases.

Step 3: Extract the Archive

Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the AsmBB archive and extract it. The command will depend on the archive type:

tar -xvzf asm-bb-x.x.x-x.tar.gz   //for .tar.gz
unzip asm-bb-x.x.x-x.zip         //for .zip

Replace x.x.x-x with the version number you downloaded.

Step 4: Navigate to the AsmBB Directory

cd asm-bb-x.x.x-x

Step 5: Compile AsmBB

To compile AsmBB, run the following command:

make

This will compile the AsmBB source code and create the executable binary.

Step 6: Start AsmBB Server

To start AsmBB server, run the following command:

./asm-bb

This will start the AsmBB server on port 8080. If you want to modify the port number, edit the config.inc file.

Step 7: Access AsmBB in Your Browser

To access AsmBB, open your web browser and enter your server's IP address followed by the port number, for example:

http://your_server_ip:8080/

This will take you to the AsmBB installation page. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed AsmBB on your Fedora Server Latest. With AsmBB, you can create a simple and efficient forum for your website.

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