Installing GoToSocial on OpenSUSE Latest

GoToSocial is a social networking site built with GoLang, developed by Super Serious Business. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of installing GoToSocial on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• OpenSUSE Latest installed on your system.
• GoLang and Git.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install GoLang and Git

If you haven't installed GoLang and Git on your system, use the following commands to install them:

sudo zypper install go git

Step 2: Clone the GoToSocial Repository

Open a terminal and use the following command to clone the GoToSocial repository:

git clone https://github.com/superseriousbusiness/gotosocial.git

Step 3: Build and Run GoToSocial

Use the following commands to build and run the GoToSocial application:

cd gotosocial
go build
./gotosocial

Step 4: Open GoToSocial in Browser

Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to access the GoToSocial application.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and run GoToSocial on OpenSUSE Latest. Now you can explore the features of GoToSocial and build your own social networking site.

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