How to Install Volumio on NetBSD

Volumio is an open-source music player software for small devices like Raspberry Pi, ODROID, and more. However, installing Volumio on NetBSD, a Unix-like operating system, can be a bit tricky. In this tutorial, we will guide you through installing Volumio on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

To install Volumio, you will need:

Step 1: Update Your System Packages

Before installing Volumio, make sure your system packages are up to date by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo pkgin update
sudo pkgin upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, install the required packages by running the following command:

sudo pkgin install alsa-lib alsa-utils gcc g++ curl cmake automake autoconf make python

Step 3: Download and Install Volumio Source Code

Now, download the Volumio source code from the official Volumio github repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/volumio/Volumio2.git

Once the source code is downloaded, switch to the Volumio directory and execute the following commands:

cd Volumio2
./build.sh -b armv7

This will automatically build the Volumio binary on your NetBSD machine.

Step 4: Install Volumio

Finally, install Volumio by executing the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

This will install Volumio on your NetBSD machine. After installation, you can access Volumio by opening a web browser and navigating to http://[ip_address_of_netbsd_machine]:3000 in the URL bar.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Volumio on your NetBSD machine. Enjoy your music!

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