How to Install GNU FM on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing GNU FM on MXLinux Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

• You have access to a terminal window on MXLinux Latest.
• Your system has Internet access and can download packages.
• You have administrative privileges on the system.

Step 1: Update the system

It is always a good practice to update your system before installing any new software. To update the system, open a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This command will update the package lists and install any available updates.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

GNU FM has some dependencies that need to be installed before installing it. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo apt install apache2 php php-pear php-gd php-gmp php-mysql php-zip unzip ffmpeg vorbis-tools

This command will install Apache web server, PHP and its required libraries, and some additional tools like ffmpeg and vorbis-tools which are needed for audio processing.

Step 3: Download and Install GNU FM

Now it's time to download and install GNU FM. Follow these steps:

1. Download the latest version of GNU FM from the official website using the following command:

   wget https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/gnufm/gnufm-latest.tar.gz
   

   This command will download the latest version of GNU FM and save it in your current directory.

2. Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

   tar -xf gnufm-latest.tar.gz
   

   This command will extract the files to a new directory called "gnufm".

3. Rename the directory to something more meaningful:

   mv gnufm-* gnufm
   

4. Move the directory to the Apache document root directory:

   sudo mv gnufm /var/www/html/
   

5. Set the permissions on the gnufm directory:

   sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/gnufm
   

   This command will give Apache ownership of the GNU FM directory and its contents.

Step 4: Create a Database

GNU FM requires a database to store user data and other information. Follow these steps to create a database:

1. Log in to the MySQL server as the root user:

   sudo mysql -u root
   

2. Create a new database and user for GNU FM:

   CREATE DATABASE gnufm;
   CREATE USER 'gnufmuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'mypassword';
   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON gnufm.* TO 'gnufmuser'@'localhost';
   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   

   Replace "mypassword" with a strong password of your choosing.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Now it's time to open your web browser and complete the installation of GNU FM:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address or hostname followed by "/gnufm/install/". For example:

   http://localhost/gnufm/install/
   

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Make sure to enter the MySQL database information you created in Step 4 when prompted.

3. Once the installation is complete, log in to GNU FM using the administrator account you created during the installation process.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install GNU FM on MXLinux Latest using the command line. We hope that this tutorial was helpful in getting you started with GNU FM.

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