How to Install Minimalist-Web-Notepad on MXLinux Latest

Minimalist-Web-Notepad is a web-based notepad that is easy to use and highly customizable. It is available for free on GitHub, and in this tutorial, we will show you how to install it on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

• MXLinux Latest installed
• Access to the command line
• A web browser

Step 1: Install Git

Git is required in order to clone the repository from GitHub. To install Git, open the terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Navigate to the directory where you want to install Minimalist-Web-Notepad and clone the repository by typing:

git clone https://github.com/pereorga/minimalist-web-notepad.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Minimalist-Web-Notepad requires some dependencies to function properly. To install them, navigate to the cloned repository directory and type:

sudo apt-get install apache2 php libapache2-mod-php

Step 4: Configure Apache

We need to configure Apache to serve Minimalist-Web-Notepad. Type the following command in the terminal:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/minimalist-web-notepad.conf

This will open a text editor. Paste the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName minimalist-web-notepad.local
    ServerAlias www.minimalist-web-notepad.local
    DocumentRoot /var/www/minimalist-web-notepad

    <Directory /var/www/minimalist-web-notepad>
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/minimalist-web-notepad-error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/minimalist-web-notepad-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save the file and exit the text editor.

Step 5: Enable the Site

Now that we have created the virtual host configuration file, we need to enable it. Type the following command:

sudo a2ensite minimalist-web-notepad.conf

Step 6: Restart Apache

To apply the changes we have made, we need to restart Apache. Type:

sudo service apache2 restart

Step 7: Open Minimalist-Web-Notepad in Your Browser

Open your web browser and navigate to the following address:

http://minimalist-web-notepad.local

You should now see the Minimalist-Web-Notepad interface.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Minimalist-Web-Notepad on MXLinux Latest. If you have any problems, please refer to the GitHub documentation or seek additional help online.

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