File Sharing is an open-source, peer-to-peer file sharing software which can be installed on various operating systems. It allows users to share and download files with ease, without any centralized server. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install File Sharing on MXLinux Latest.
Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Follow the below-listed steps to install File Sharing on your system:
Open the terminal on your MXLinux system by pressing CTRL+ALT+T on your keyboard.
Install Git by running the command:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git
Once Git is installed, clone the File Sharing repository from Github by running the command:
git clone https://github.com/axeloz/filesharing.git
Navigate to the downloaded folder by running the command:
cd filesharing
Install the required packages by running the command:
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm build-essential libssl-dev
Now, install the dependencies by running the command:
npm install
Build the File Sharing app by running the command:
npm run build
Finally, start the File Sharing app by running the command:
npm start
Once the app is successfully started, open your web browser, and visit http://localhost:3000/ to access the File Sharing web interface.
Note: If you want to access File Sharing from another system, replace localhost with the IP address of your MXLinux system.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured File Sharing on your MXLinux system.
In this tutorial, we have guided you on how to install File Sharing on MXLinux Latest. With File Sharing, you can easily share and download files with other users, without any centralized server.
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