Wastebin is a simple command-line utility that allows you to share files and folders over the internet. It allows you to create a temporary link to the files you want to share, which you can then send to anyone you want. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Wastebin on Linux Mint.
To follow this tutorial, you will need:
Open the terminal on your Linux Mint machine by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
Install the required packages using the following command:
sudo apt install git ruby ruby-dev build-essential
Clone the Wastebin repository using Git:
git clone https://github.com/matze/wastebin.git
Change to the Wastebin directory by typing:
cd wastebin
Install the required Ruby gems:
gem install bundler
bundle install
Copy the configuration file and edit it according to your requirements:
cp config/config.sample.yml config/config.yml
nano config/config.yml
Start wastebin by typing:
bin/wastebin start
This command will start the Wastebin server on http://localhost:8080/.
Test the installation by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080/. You should see the Wastebin homepage.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Wastebin on Linux Mint. With Wastebin, you can easily share files and folders over the internet without any hassle. If you encounter any issues while installing Wastebin, feel free to ask for help from the Wastebin community or read the documentation on the official website.
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