How to Install Kcal on NetBSD

Kcal is a free and open-source calendar application that supports multiple calendars and integrates Google Calendar, Nextcloud, and ownCloud. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Kcal on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Kcal, you need to ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• A NetBSD operating system.
• Full root access to the system.
• An active internet connection.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Kcal depends on the following packages: cmake, curl, git, and qt5-qtbase. You can install them using the package manager in NetBSD as follows:

$ pkgin update
$ pkgin install cmake curl git qt5-qtbase

Step 2: Clone the Kcal Repository

Next, you need to clone the Kcal repository using git. Open the terminal and run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/kcal-app/kcal.git

This will create a new directory called kcal in your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Kcal

Once you have cloned the Kcal repository, change your current working directory to kcal and run the cmake command:

$ cd kcal
$ cmake .

This will generate the necessary build files. Now you can build Kcal using the make command:

$ make

Finally, you can install Kcal using the make install command:

$ make install

Step 4: Launch Kcal

You can launch Kcal from the terminal by running the following command:

$ kcal

This will launch the Kcal window and you can start using the calendar application.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Kcal on NetBSD. By following the above steps, you can easily get Kcal up and running on your system. Kcal is a powerful and convenient calendar application that supports multiple calendars, so you can keep track of your schedules and appointments with ease.

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