Installing EtherCalc on Void Linux

EtherCalc is a web-based spreadsheet app that can be installed on Void Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install EtherCalc on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we can start installing EtherCalc, we need to make sure that the following requirements are met:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• Basic knowledge of terminal commands
• Access to the internet

Steps

Follow the steps below to install EtherCalc on your Void Linux system:

1. Open your terminal application by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. Update your package manager by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S && sudo xbps-install -Su

3. Install Node.js and Git by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install nodejs git

4. Clone the EtherCalc repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/audreyt/ethercalc.git

5. Change your directory to the cloned repository by running the following command:

cd ethercalc

6. Install EtherCalc dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

7. Install the forever package globally by running the following command:

sudo npm install -g forever

8. Start EtherCalc by running the following command:

forever start bin/ethercalc

9. Check if EtherCalc is running by visiting http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed EtherCalc on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install EtherCalc on Void Linux. EtherCalc is an easy-to-use spreadsheet app that can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official EtherCalc documentation or seek help from the community.

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