How to Install Uguu on OpenSUSE Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Uguu on OpenSUSE Latest. Uguu is a simple and lightweight file-sharing platform that provides users with a quick and easy way to share files.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Uguu, we need to ensure that all the required dependencies are installed on our OpenSUSE system. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper install gcc g++ make openssl-devel cmake git

Step 2: Download and Build Uguu

Now that we have installed the dependencies, we can proceed to download and build Uguu. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Uguu repository using Git:

    git clone https://github.com/nokonoko/uguu.git
    
  2. Navigate to the Uguu directory:

    cd uguu
    
  3. Build the application with CMake:

    cmake . -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
    make
    

Step 3: Configure Uguu

Once Uguu has been built, we need to configure it before we can start using it. This involves creating a configuration file and setting the appropriate values. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Copy the example configuration file:

    cp example.config.ini config.ini
    
  2. Open the config.ini file using your preferred text editor:

    nano config.ini
    
  3. Set the appropriate values for the various configuration options. Here are the most important options that you will need to set:

    • file_max_size: The maximum file size (in bytes) that can be uploaded.
    • file_url_lifetime: The length of time (in seconds) that uploaded files will be available for download.
    • site_name: The name of your Uguu instance.

Step 4: Start Uguu

Now that we have configured Uguu, we can start the application by running the following command:

./uguu

Uguu will start listening on port 8080 by default. You can access the web interface by navigating to http://localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Uguu on OpenSUSE Latest. With Uguu, you can quickly and easily share files with others without the need for complex configurations or additional software. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.

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