How to Install Xandikos on NetBSD

Xandikos is a CalDAV/CardDAV server that allows you to store and share calendars, contacts, and tasks with your team or organization. Installing Xandikos on NetBSD is a straightforward process.

Prerequisites

• A running NetBSD server
• Root access or a sudo user with administrative privileges

Installation Steps

1. Install the required dependencies.

sudo pkgin update
sudo pkgin install py37-setuptools py37-vobject

2. Clone the Xandikos repository.

git clone https://github.com/jelmer/xandikos.git

3. Change to the newly cloned repository directory.

cd xandikos

4. Install Xandikos.

sudo python3 setup.py install

5. Create a configuration file for Xandikos.

sudo cp xandikos.example.cfg /usr/local/etc/xandikos.cfg

6. Edit the configuration file with your preferred settings.

sudo nano /usr/local/etc/xandikos.cfg

7. Start the Xandikos service.

sudo xandikos start

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Xandikos on your NetBSD server.

Conclusion

Xandikos is a reliable and feature-rich CalDAV/CardDAV server that allows you to collaborate and manage your calendars, contacts, and tasks effortlessly. With this tutorial, you should now be able to install Xandikos on your NetBSD server and start using it.

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