Freenet is a decentralized network that allows users to anonymously share files, browse websites, and communicate with others. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Freenet on OpenBSD:
Freenet requires OpenJDK 8 to run. Run the following command to install OpenJDK 8:
$ sudo pkg_add openjdk-8
Download the latest version of Freenet from https://freenetproject.org/index.html.
$ wget https://github.com/freenet/fred/releases/download/build1506/freenet-build1506.jar
Create a new user account for running Freenet.
$ sudo /usr/sbin/useradd -m -s /bin/sh -d /var/freenet -c "Freenet Account" freenet-user
If you are running an OpenBSD firewall, you will need to configure it to allow Freenet traffic. Open /etc/pf.conf using a text editor and add the following rules:
pass in quick on egress from any to freenet-user
pass out quick on egress from freenet-user to any
Then restart the firewall:
$ sudo pfctl -f /etc/pf.conf && sudo pfctl -e
As the Freenet user, start Freenet using the following command:
$ sudo -u freenet-user java -Xmx256m -jar freenet-build1506.jar
Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8888 to access the Freenet web interface.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Freenet on OpenBSD.
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