How to install QuakeJS on Fedora Server Latest

QuakeJS is a web-based game engine that allows you to play Quake 3 Arena and Quake Live in your browser. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install QuakeJS on a Fedora Server latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following:

Step 1: Update your system

Make sure your system is up-to-date using the following command.

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install necessary dependencies

Install the dependencies required for QuakeJS using the following command.

sudo dnf install sudo git wget tar curl nodejs npm openssl-devel.x86_64 gcc-c++ redhat-rpm-config -y

Step 3: Download and extract QuakeJS

Download the QuakeJS repository from the official GitHub page using the following command.

git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git

Extract the downloaded files using the following command.

cd quakejs && tar -xvf code.tar.gz

Step 4: Install node modules

Navigate to the QuakeJS directory using the following command.

cd ./code

Install the required node modules using the following command.

npm install

Step 5: Generate SSL certificates

Create a directory for the SSL certificates using the following command.

mkdir certs

Generate the SSL certificates using the following command.

openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout certs/key.pem -out certs/cert.pem -days 365

Step 6: Launch the QuakeJS server

Start the QuakeJS server using the following command.

sudo node index.js

Step 7: Launch QuakeJS in your browser

Open your browser and navigate to the following address.

https://<Your server IP address>:27962/

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed and configured QuakeJS on your Fedora Server latest. You can now play Quake 3 Arena and Quake Live in your browser.

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