Freenet is a decentralized, open-source platform for secure and anonymous sharing of files, websites, and messaging. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Freenet on Manjaro using Terminal.
Before we proceed with the installation of Freenet, make sure that the following prerequisites are already met:
Follow these steps carefully to install Freenet on Manjaro using Terminal:
Open the Terminal application on your Manjaro computer.
Run the update command to update the package information and software repositories. Enter the following command and press Enter:
sudo pacman -Syyu
Download the Freenet installer script from the Freenet website using wget command. Enter the following command and press Enter:
wget https://freenetproject.org/jnlp/freenet_installer.jar
Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Java Development Kit (JDK) if not already installed on your system. Enter the following command and press Enter:
sudo pacman -S jre-openjdk
Run the installer using the java command with the jar file as the argument. Enter the following command and press Enter:
java -jar freenet_installer.jar
The Freenet installer will start. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, Freenet will be launched automatically. Wait for Freenet to start and configure itself.
Open a web browser and navigate to the following URL:
http://127.0.0.1:8888/
The Freenet welcome page will be displayed in your web browser. Click the "Start Freenet" button to start using Freenet.
You have successfully installed Freenet on your Manjaro computer using Terminal. Freenet is a powerful and secure platform for sharing files, websites, and messaging anonymously. Enjoy using Freenet and stay safe and secure online.
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