How to Install LibreTime on Kali Linux Latest

LibreTime is an open-source radio automation software that empowers broadcasters to manage and schedule audio content easily. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install LibreTime on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

• A freshly installed Kali Linux operating system (latest version is recommended).
• A root or sudo user account.
• A stable Internet connection.

Installing Required Dependencies

LibreTime requires several dependencies to function appropriately. In this section, we will install those dependencies.

1. Update and upgrade the Kali Linux packages.

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade
   

2. Install the following packages:

   sudo apt install -y wget curl apache2 libapache2-mod-php libav-tools ffmpeg sox libsox-fmt-mp3
   

Downloading LibreTime

In this section, we will download the LibreTime installation package and extract it.

1. Change the current working directory to the /tmp directory.

   cd /tmp
   

2. Download the latest version of LibreTime from the official website.

   sudo wget https://github.com/LibreTime/libretime/releases/latest/download/libretime-VERSION.tar.gz
   

   Replace the "VERSION" with the latest version number.

3. Extract the downloaded package.

   sudo tar -xzf libretime-VERSION.tar.gz
   

Installing LibreTime

Now that we have downloaded and extracted the LibreTime package, it's time to install it.

1. Change the current working directory to the extracted folder.

   cd libretime-VERSION
   

   Replace the "VERSION" with the version number you have downloaded.

2. Run the setup script.

   sudo ./install -fiap
   

   The -f option is used to force the installation process, -i option is used to install the LibreTime package, -a option is used to install the Apache web server, and -p option is used to install Postfix mail server.

3. After the installation is complete, you will be asked to create an admin account. Follow the prompts to create the admin account.

4. Restart the Apache web server.

   sudo systemctl restart apache2
   

Accessing LibreTime

In this section, we will access the LibreTime web interface and configure it.

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/libretime/.

2. Log in using the admin account you created during the installation process.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure LibreTime according to your needs.

Conclusion

LibreTime is now installed and ready to use on Kali Linux. You can now use it to manage and schedule radio programs. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the official LibreTime documentation.

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