OS.js is a web-based desktop operating system designed for cloud-computing and online applications. It provides a complete environment for users to use cloud-based apps without the need for a separate OS.
In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install OS.js on Manjaro Linux.
Before beginning the installation process, ensure that you have the following:
It is recommended that you update your Manjaro system before proceeding with the installation. To update your system, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
This will update all the packages and dependencies to the latest versions.
OS.js requires Node.js and npm to be installed on your system. To install them, run the following command:
sudo pacman -S nodejs npm
After the installation is complete, you can check the version of Node.js by running the following command:
node -v
Now it’s time to install OS.js. You can install it using npm by running the following command:
sudo npm install -g osjs --unsafe-perm
This will install OS.js and all the necessary dependencies.
To start OS.js, navigate to the directory where you want to store the OS.js files and run the following command:
osjs serve
This will start the OS.js server, and you will be able to access it from your web browser at http://localhost:8000.
By default, OS.js is installed with some default configuration. You can modify the configuration by navigating to the installation directory and editing the src/server/settings.js file.
In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing OS.js on Manjaro Linux. You can now enjoy the cloud-based apps that OS.js provides straight from your browser.
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