How to Install Etherpad on NetBSD

Etherpad is a popular open-source collaborative tool used for online collaboration, document editing and sharing. Here, we'll look at how to install Etherpad on NetBSD, a free and open-source operating system.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation of Etherpad, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• NetBSD operating system is installed
• Node.js and npm are installed
• An internet connection is available

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

If Node.js and npm are not already installed, install them by running the following command as a root user:

pkgin install nodejs

Once Node.js and npm are installed, confirm their installation and version by running the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

Step 2: Install Etherpad

To install Etherpad on NetBSD, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest version of Etherpad using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite.git
   

2. Navigate to the directory where the Etherpad files were downloaded:

   cd etherpad-lite
   

3. Install Etherpad dependencies by running the following command:

   bin/run.sh --install
   

   This may take a few minutes, depending on your internet connection speed.

4. Start the Etherpad server using the following command:

   bin/run.sh
   

If everything was installed correctly, Etherpad will start and be accessible via a web browser using the following address:

http://localhost:9001

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've looked at how to install Etherpad on NetBSD. By following these steps, you can now set up a collaborative document editing and sharing platform on your NetBSD system. Happy collaborating!

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