How to Install Bitpoll on Void Linux

Bitpoll is a decentralized voting application built on the Ethereum blockchain. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Bitpoll on Void Linux.

Step 1: Install required dependencies

Before installing Bitpoll, you need to install the following dependencies on your Void Linux machine:

sudo xbps-install -Su go git

This command will update your package manager and install the necessary dependencies.

Step 2: Clone Bitpoll repository

Next, you need to clone the Bitpoll repository from Github using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/fsinfuhh/Bitpoll.git

This command will create a local copy of the Bitpoll repository in your current directory.

Step 3: Build and install Bitpoll

Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the Bitpoll directory using the following command:

cd Bitpoll

Next, build and install Bitpoll using the following command:

go install

This command will build and install Bitpoll on your Void Linux machine. After the installation process is complete, you should see a message that says "Installed in $GOPATH/bin" in your terminal.

Step 4: Test your installation

To test your installation, run the following command:

bitpoll version

This command will display the version of Bitpoll that you have installed on your machine. If you see the version number, it means that Bitpoll has been successfully installed.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Bitpoll on Void Linux. By following these steps, you should have successfully installed Bitpoll on your machine and verified your installation. You can now start using Bitpoll to create decentralized voting applications.

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