How to Install BicBucStriim on Void Linux

BicBucStriim is a free and open-source software that lets you easily manage and read your ebook collection. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing BicBucStriim on Void Linux using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation, you must have Void Linux installed on your machine, and you should have basic knowledge of using the command line.

Step 1: Update the System

First of all, we need to update the packages and repositories of the system by running the following command in the terminal.

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

BicBucStriim requires some dependencies to work properly. To install them, run the following commands:

sudo xbps-install -S git php-cli php-sqlite php-gd php-zip
sudo xbps-install -S apache2 apache2-mod-php 
sudo xbps-install -S tidyhtml

Step 3: Download and Install BicBucStriim

Now, we will download the installation package of BicBucStriim from the official website.

mkdir ~/Downloads/
cd ~/Downloads/
git clone https://git.textmulch.de/Tafelrunde/BicBucStriim.git

After the download is completed, navigate to the downloaded directory, and run the following command to install BicBucStriim.

sudo ./install.sh

Step 4: Configure Apache to Serve BicBucStriim

Next, we need to configure the Apache2 web server to serve BicBucStriim pages. First, enable the Apache2 service by running the following command:

sudo ln -s /etc/sv/apache2/ /var/service

Now, we will configure Apache2 to serve BicBucStriim by creating a new virtual host file.

sudo nano /etc/apache2/httpd.conf

Add the following lines at the end of the file.

NameVirtualHost *:80
<VirtualHost *:80>
DocumentRoot "/usr/share/webapps/bicbucstriim"
ServerName bicbucstriim.local
</VirtualHost>

Save and close the file, and restart the Apache2 service.

sudo sv restart apache2

Step 5: Access BicBucStriim in Browser

Finally, open your web browser and visit the following URL: http://bicbucstriim.local. You should now see the BicBucStriim login page. Enter your username and password, and you can start using BicBucStriim to manage your ebook collection.

In conclusion, you have successfully installed BicBucStriim on your Void Linux machine, and now you can manage your ebooks in a user-friendly interface.

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