How to Install Miniserve on MXLinux Latest

Miniserve is a simple command-line tool that allows you to quickly share files over HTTP. It is lightweight, easy to use, and can be installed on a variety of operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Miniserve on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed to the installation of Miniserve, ensure that you have the following:

• A running instance of MXLinux Latest
• A stable internet connection
• An active terminal shell

Step 1: Update the System

To ensure that all packages are up to date, you need to update your system using the command below:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Rust

Miniserve is written in Rust programming language, and therefore, for it to run on your MXLinux system, you need to have Rust installed. Run the following command to download and install Rust:

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

The above command downloads and installs Rustup, a tool used to install and manage Rust on your system.

Step 3: Download and Compile Miniserve

The next step is to download and compile Miniserve from the GitHub repository. Run the following command; this will download and install the latest version of Miniserve:

cargo install miniserve

Step 4: Verify Miniserve Installation

After the installation process is complete, verify that Miniserve is correctly installed by checking its version. Run the following command:

miniserve --version

You should see the Miniserve version displayed on your terminal window.

Step 5: Running Miniserve

To run Miniserve, navigate to the directory where you want to serve files from using the cd command. For example, if you want to share files in your Documents directory, navigate to the Documents directory using the command below:

cd ~/Documents

Now, start Miniserve by running the following command:

miniserve

Miniserve will display an HTTP link on your terminal window; click on the link to access your files via a web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Miniserve on your MXLinux Latest system. Miniserve allows you to quickly share files over HTTP, making it an excellent tool for file sharing on your local network.

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