How to install Fedora Commons Repository on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Fedora Commons Repository on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of Void Linux
• A user account with sudo privileges

Steps

1. Update the package repository and your system:

sudo xbps-install -S && sudo xbps-install -u

2. Install Java 8 or higher because Fedora Commons Repository requires Java:

sudo xbps-install -S openjdk8

3. Create a system user for Fedora Repositories:

sudo useradd -r -m -U -d /usr/local/fedora fedora

4. Create a directory for the Fedora Repositories:

sudo mkdir /usr/local/fedora

5. Navigate to the Fedora Commons Repository download page on the Lyrasis website: https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/FF/Fedora+Repository+Home

6. Copy the download link for the latest release, then use wget to download the repository:

sudo wget [DOWNLOAD LINK]

7. Extract the downloaded archive:

sudo tar xvf [DOWNLOADED FILE NAME]

8. Configure Fedora Repositories:

sudo /usr/local/fedora/fedora-[VERSION]/bin/fedora-setup.sh /usr/local/fedora/fedora-[VERSION]

NOTE: Replace [VERSION] with the actual version you downloaded

9. Restart Fedora Repositories:

sudo /usr/local/fedora/fedora-[VERSION]/bin/fedora-restart.sh 

NOTE: Replace [VERSION] with the actual version you downloaded

The Fedora Commons Repository is now installed and configured on your system. You can now begin using it for your projects.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install and configure Fedora Commons Repository on Void Linux. By following these steps, you can easily set up a Fedora Repository and start using it for your projects.

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