How to Install Algernon on Void Linux

Algernon is a web server that is designed to be lightweight, fast, and easy to use. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Algernon on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, make sure that your Void Linux system is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Installing Algernon

To install Algernon on Void Linux, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Algernon requires the following dependencies to be installed on your Void Linux system:

• Go programming language (Version 1.15+)

You can install these dependencies using the following command:

sudo xbps-install go

Step 2: Download and install Algernon

Now we need to download and install Algernon on the system.

1. Download the Algernon source code from the official website: http://algernon.roboticoverlords.org/download/
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP archive to the desired location on your system.
3. Open the terminal and navigate to the extracted Algernon source code directory using the cd command:

   cd /path/to/algernon/
   

4. Now that we are in the Algernon source code directory, we can compile and install it using the following commands:

   go get
   go build
   sudo go install
   

Algernon is now installed on your Void Linux system.

Starting Algernon

To start Algernon, open the terminal and use the following command:

sudo runuser -u <system_user> -- algernon

Make sure to replace <system_user> in the command above with the name of the user account on your system.

You should now be able to access the Algernon web server at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Algernon on Void Linux. Algernon is a fast, lightweight, and easy-to-use web server that can handle a variety of tasks. With Algernon, you can quickly and easily set up a web server on your Void Linux system to serve web pages, web services, and more.

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