How to Install Loomio on Kali Linux

Loomio is a free open-source software tool that is used to facilitate online decision-making and facilitate collaborative decision-making. It is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Loomio on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

• Before installing Loomio on Kali Linux, you need to ensure that you have the latest version of Kali Linux installed on your computer.
• You should have administrative privileges to install packages and software on your computer.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

1. Open the Terminal on your Kali Linux system.

2. Run the following command to update the package list:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. After updating the package list, install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install git build-essential libssl1.0-dev libreadline-dev zlib1g-dev libpq-dev libmagickwand-dev imagemagick -y
   

Step 2: Install Ruby

1. Run the following command to install Ruby on Kali Linux:

   \curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable
   

2. Once the installation is complete, start the RVM by running the following command:

   source /usr/local/rvm/scripts/rvm
   

3. Now, install Ruby and required libraries by running the following command:

   rvm install 2.5.0
   

   Note: This command installs Ruby version 2.5.0. You can install any other version by replacing "2.5.0" with the version you require.

4. After installing Ruby, set it as the default version by running the following command:

   rvm --default use 2.5.0
   

Step 3: Clone Loomio Repository

1. To clone the Loomio repository to your Kali Linux system, run the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/loomio/loomio.git
   

2. Once the repository is cloned successfully, navigate to the Loomio directory by running the following command:

   cd loomio
   

Step 4: Configure Loomio

1. To configure Loomio, create a config file by running the following command:

   cp config/application.yml.example config/application.yml
   

2. Edit the configuration file using any text editor of your choice. Add the required information such as the database username, password, and host.

   nano config/application.yml
   

3. Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 5: Install Required Ruby Gems

1. To install the required Ruby gems, run the following command:

   bundle install
   

2. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 6: Create Database

1. Run the following command to create the database:

   bundle exec rake db:create
   

2. After creating the database, run the following command to migrate the schema:

   bundle exec rake db:migrate
   

Step 7: Start Loomio Server

1. Finally, start the Loomio server by running the following command:

   bundle exec rails server
   

2. Once the server is started, open your web browser and visit "http://localhost:3000" to access the Loomio web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Loomio on your Kali Linux system. You can now use this software tool to facilitate online decision-making and collaborative decision-making.

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