How to Install NymphCast on OpenBSD

NymphCast is a free and open-source software that allows streaming audio and video content to devices such as TVs, smartphones, and laptops. This tutorial will guide you on how to install NymphCast on OpenBSD.

Prerequisite

Before installing NymphCast on OpenBSD, make sure you have the latest version of OpenBSD installed on your system. Also, make sure you have root access to your system.

Step 1: Update your OpenBSD system

Before installing any new package, make sure your OpenBSD system is up-to-date with the latest updates and patches. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo sysupgrade

Step 2: Install dependencies

NymphCast has a few dependencies that should be installed beforehand. Run the following command in your terminal to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo pkg_add g++ cmake fftw3 ffmpeg

Step 3: Download and extract the NymphCast source

Download the latest version of NymphCast from the official website:

wget http://nyanko.ws/nymphcast/nymphcast-0.2.10.tar.gz

Extract the NymphCast source file by running the following command:

tar -xf nymphcast-0.2.10.tar.gz

Step 4: Compile and install NymphCast

Navigate to the extracted directory and run the following commands to compile and install NymphCast:

cd nymphcast-0.2.10
cmake .
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Configure NymphCast

Once NymphCast is successfully installed on your system, you need to configure it before you can start using it. Copy the nymphcast.conf.example file to nymphcast.conf by running the following command:

sudo cp nymphcast.conf.example /etc/nymphcast.conf

Edit the nymphcast.conf file by running the following command:

sudo nano /etc/nymphcast.conf

You may want to modify the following lines in the nymphcast.conf file:

• Change stream-port to the port you want NymphCast to listen for incoming connections.
• Add the path to your music and video files to the media-dirs parameter.

Step 6: Start the NymphCast server

To start the NymphCast server, run the following command in your terminal:

sudo nymphcast

NymphCast should now be running on your system. You can connect to it using any NymphCast-compatible client.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install NymphCast on OpenBSD. NymphCast is a powerful and flexible streaming software that lets you stream media content to various devices. With NymphCast, you can access your music and video collection from anywhere in the house using your favorite devices.

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