This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of GeneWeb on POP! OS Latest.
Before proceeding with the installation of GeneWeb on POP! OS Latest, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
GeneWeb can be downloaded from the official website at https://geneweb.tuxfamily.org/wiki/GeneWeb. Once downloaded, extract the archive to your preferred location.
To install OpenJDK 8, open the Terminal and execute the following command:
sudo apt-get install default-jdk
If you have OpenJDK 8 or higher installed on your system, skip this step.
To start the GeneWeb server, open the Terminal and navigate to the GeneWeb directory by executing the following command:
cd /path/to/gw
Start the server by executing the following command:
./gw_setup
This will launch the GeneWeb setup wizard on your web browser.
Follow the instructions on the GeneWeb setup wizard to configure GeneWeb. This includes selecting the language, choosing the database location, and setting up user accounts.
Once you have completed the GeneWeb setup, the server will be running. Access GeneWeb by opening your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:2317.
To access GeneWeb from another device in your network, substitute localhost with the IP address of the machine hosting the GeneWeb server.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured GeneWeb on POP! OS Latest.
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