Flextype is a modern, open-source, lightweight and flexible Content Management System (CMS), designed to help users create and manage websites, blogs, and online stores.
Here’s how to get Flextype up and running on Manjaro:
Go to the official Flextype website, and download the latest version of the software. Choose the appropriate download link for your operating system (in this case, Manjaro Linux).
Navigate to the download directory, and extract the downloaded files to your preferred installation directory. You can use the terminal/command-line interface (CLI) or graphical user interface (GUI) to complete this task.
If you prefer to use the CLI, open the Terminal and move to the directory where you downloaded the Flextype file. Next, type the following command to extract the files:
tar xvzf flextype-0.9.13.tar.gz
Replace flextype-0.9.13.tar.gz with the current Flextype archive file you downloaded.
Alternatively, you can use the GUI by right-clicking the downloaded file and selecting the Extract option.
To run Flextype, you need to install PHP and Apache. You can install these using Manjaro’s package manager, Pacman. Open the Terminal and run:
sudo pacman -S php apache
Once Apache is installed, you need to configure it to work with Flextype. Open the Terminal and navigate to the configuration file directory using:
cd /etc/httpd/conf/
Next, edit the httpd.conf file by running:
sudo nano httpd.conf
Add the following lines at the bottom of the file:
<Directory /path/to/flextype>
AllowOverride All
</Directory>
Replace /path/to/flextype with the directory path where you extracted the Flextype files.
Save and exit the httpd.conf file by pressing Ctrl+X, followed by Y and Enter.
Restart Apache to apply the changes:
sudo systemctl restart httpd
Finally, open your web browser and enter the following address in the address bar:
http://localhost/path/to/flextype/
Replace /path/to/flextype with the directory path where you extracted the Flextype files.
You should now be able to access the Flextype installation dashboard.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Flextype on your Manjaro system. You can now create and manage your own website, blog or online store using the powerful features of Flextype.
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