How to Install Movim on MXLinux Latest

Movim is an open-source decentralized social platform that aims to protect users' privacy while allowing them to stay connected with others. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Movim on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation process, ensure that you have:

• A system running on MXLinux Latest with root privileges
• A stable and active internet connection

Step 1: Install Apache web server

Apache is an open-source web server that can host Movim. Launch the terminal and execute the following command to install Apache:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2

Verify if Apache is running properly by launching a web browser and entering http://localhost/ in the address bar. If it displays the default Apache page, then Apache is ready for use.

Step 2: Install PHP and required PHP extensions

Movim requires PHP 7.1 or higher along with some extensions. Execute the following commands to install PHP and its required extensions.

sudo apt install php7.4 php7.4-xml php7.4-json php7.4-mbstring php7.4-opcache php7.4-sqlite3 php7.4-curl

Step 3: Install SQLite

Movim uses SQLite as its database management system. Install SQLite by executing the following command:

sudo apt install sqlite3

Step 4: Configure Apache for Movim

Create a new Apache site configuration file for Movim. Execute the following command in the terminal:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/movim.conf

Paste the following configuration in the file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName mysite.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/movim/
    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/movim.error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/movim.access.log combined

    <Directory "/var/www/movim/">
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride None
        Require all granted
        RewriteEngine On
        RewriteBase /
        RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
        RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
        RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /index.php [QSA,L]
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Replace mysite.com with your own domain name, which points to the IP address of your server. Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl + X, Y, and Enter.

Next, enable the site configuration file by executing the following command:

sudo a2ensite movim.conf

Restart Apache to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 5: Download and install Movim

Download the latest release of Movim from the official website:

wget https://github.com/movim/movim/releases/download/0.19.1/movim-v0.19.1.tar.gz

Extract the archive and move it to the Apache document root directory:

tar xzf movim-v0.19.1.tar.gz
sudo mv movim-v0.19.1 /var/www/movim/

Set the proper ownership and permission for the Movim directory:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/movim/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/movim/

Step 6: Set up the database

Navigate to the Movim directory:

cd /var/www/movim/

Create a new SQLite database file:

touch data/config.sqlite

Give the proper ownership to the files:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data data/

Set the permissions:

sudo chmod 775 data/
sudo chmod 664 data/config.sqlite

Step 7: Run the installation script

Launch a web browser and enter http://<yourdomain.com>/install.php in the address bar. Replace <yourdomain.com> with the domain name you used in the Apache site configuration file.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Conclusion

Movim is now installed on your MXLinux Latest system. You can access it by entering http://<yourdomain.com>/ in a web browser. Enjoy using Movim and stay connected with your friends and family while protecting your privacy.

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