How to Install Espial on OpenBSD

Espial is a simple browser for Unix systems, including OpenBSD. Follow these steps to install Espial on your OpenBSD system.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, you will need to make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

1. OpenBSD version 6.8 or later installed on your system
2. Git installed on your system
3. Basic knowledge of the command line

Installation Process

1. Open a terminal window on your OpenBSD system.

2. Install the required dependencies for Espial. Enter the following command:

$ doas pkg_add gtk+3 webkitgtk

3. Clone the Espial repository from GitHub. Enter the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/jonschoning/espial.git

4. Navigate to the Espial directory. Enter the following command:

$ cd espial/

5. Build Espial using the included makefile. Enter the following command:

$ make run

6. Espial should start automatically. If it doesn't, enter the following command to start Espial:

$ ./espial

7. Espial is now installed and ready to use on your OpenBSD system.

Conclusion

Espial is an easy-to-use and lightweight browser for OpenBSD systems. By following these simple steps, you can easily install Espial on your system and start browsing the web.

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