EtherCalc is a web-based open-source spreadsheet application that can be self-hosted on your own server. Here is a tutorial on how to install EtherCalc on NetBSD.
Before we begin with the installation, ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:
EtherCalc requires Node.js, so we need to install it first.
You can install Node.js using the following command:
pkgin install nodejs
After the installation is complete, verify that Node.js is installed by running the following command:
node -v
EtherCalc uses Redis as its backend data store. So, you need to install Redis on your NetBSD server.
You can install Redis through the following command:
pkgin install redis
After the installation is complete, verify that Redis is installed by running the following command:
redis-cli ping
You should receive a "PONG" response if Redis is installed successfully.
Now, we can download and install EtherCalc using Git.
Run the following command to clone the repository to your server:
git clone https://github.com/audreyt/ethercalc.git
Once the clone process is complete, navigate to the ethercalc directory and install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:
npm install
Next, we need to configure EtherCalc.
By default, EtherCalc listens on port 8000. You can change the port number by editing the bin/run file.
You should also specify the Redis server details. The Redis server details can be specified through the following environment variables:
export REDIS_HOST=<redis_server_address>
export REDIS_PORT=<redis_server_port>
export REDIS_DB=<redis_database_number>
Update these variables with your Redis server details.
Finally, start EtherCalc using the following command:
bin/ethercalc
EtherCalc should be up and running. Access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://<Server_IP>:8000.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed EtherCalc on your NetBSD server. You can now use EtherCalc to create and manage spreadsheets.
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