Installing JD Esurvey on OpenBSD

JD Esurvey is a land survey software that supports all common types of hardware available in the market today. In this tutorial, we will cover the steps necessary to install JD Esurvey on an OpenBSD machine.

Prerequisites

Before installing JD Esurvey, you need to check if your OpenBSD machine meets the following requirements:

• OpenBSD version 6.3 or higher
• Internet connection
• Sufficient disk space
• Installation privileges

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install JD Esurvey on your OpenBSD machine:

1. Open the terminal on your OpenBSD machine.

2. Download the JD Esurvey package from the official website:

   $ ftp https://www.jdsoft.com/downloads/esurvey/esurvey-8.0.3-opensbd6.3.tgz
   

3. Extract the downloaded package using the following command:

   $ tar -zxvf esurvey-8.0.3-opensbd6.3.tgz
   

4. Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:

   $ cd esurvey-8.0.3-opensbd6.3
   

5. Install the JD Esurvey package using the following command:

   $ pk_add esurvey-8.0.3.tgz
   

6. During the installation process, you will be prompted with a few configuration options. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

7. Once the installation is complete, launch JD Esurvey by typing the following command in the terminal:

   $ esurvey
   

Congratulations, JD Esurvey is now installed on your OpenBSD machine.

Conclusion

In summary, JD Esurvey is a powerful land survey software that is easy to install on an OpenBSD machine. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can quickly and easily install JD Esurvey on your OpenBSD machine and start using it for your land survey needs.

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