How to Install Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest. Open Food Network is a platform that connects farmers, distributors, and buyers, facilitating the distribution of local food. It is an open-source software application that allows for direct communication between producers and consumers, making it easier for both parties to connect and carry out transactions.

Prerequisites

Before installing Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest, you will need the following:

• A computer running MXLinux Latest.
• Superuser privileges or administrative access.
• An internet connection to download and install the necessary packages.

Steps to Install Open Food Network

Follow the steps below to install Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest:

1. Open the terminal by clicking on the terminal icon or pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. Update your system by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get update
   

3. Install the required packages by running the following command:

   sudo apt-get install build-essential git-core curl zlib1g-dev libssl-dev libreadline-dev libyaml-dev libsqlite3-dev sqlite3 libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libffi-dev libpq-dev nodejs yarn ruby ruby-dev nginx certbot python3-certbot-nginx
   

4. Install Ruby version 2.6.6 by running the following commands:

   curl -sSL https://rvm.io/mpapis.asc | gpg --import -
   curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable
   source ~/.rvm/scripts/rvm
   rvm install 2.6.6
   rvm use 2.6.6 --default
   

5. Clone the Open Food Network repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/openfoodfoundation/openfoodnetwork.git
   

6. Navigate to the Open Food Network directory by running the following command:

   cd openfoodnetwork
   

7. Install the required gems by running the following command:

   bundle install
   

8. Set up the database by running the following command:

   bundle exec rake db:migrate
   

9. Load the seed data by running the following command:

   bundle exec rake db:seed_fu
   

10. Precompile the assets by running the following command:

    bundle exec rake assets:precompile
    

11. Start the Open Food Network server by running the following command:

    rails server
    

12. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Open Food Network application.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Open Food Network on MXLinux Latest. You can now start using it to connect with local food producers and consumers.

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