OS.js is an open-source desktop operating system that is browser-based. You can install OS.js on various operating systems including NetBSD. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps on how to install OS.js on NetBSD.
Update the package manager:
$ sudo pkgin update
Install Node.js:
$ sudo pkgin install nodejs
Install the required packages:
$ sudo pkgin install xorg-server xauth xinit gnome-session xfce4-session
Install Git:
$ sudo pkgin install git
Clone the OS.js repository:
$ git clone https://github.com/os-js/OS.js.git
Install OS.js dependencies:
$ cd OS.js
$ npm install
Configure the OS.js settings:
$ npm run configure
Build OS.js:
$ npm run build
Start OS.js:
$ npm run serve
Navigate to the URL:
http://localhost:8000/
You should now have OS.js installed and running on your NetBSD server.
By following these simple steps, you should have successfully installed OS.js on your NetBSD server. You can now make use of this cloud-based operating system to enhance your computing experience.
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