This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Freenet on Void Linux.
Before installing any software, it is recommended to update your system to ensure that you have the latest software versions and security patches installed.
To update your system, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Suv
This command will synchronize the package database and upgrade your system to the latest version.
Freenet requires Java to run, so you need to install the Java Development Kit (JDK) on your system.
To install Java, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S openjdk
This command will install the OpenJDK package, which includes the Java runtime environment (JRE) and the Java Development Kit (JDK).
Now that you have installed Java, it is time to download and install Freenet.
To download Freenet, open your web browser and navigate to the Freenet download page: https://freenetproject.org/index.html#download
Scroll down to the "Download Freenet" section and select "Linux (Java 8+ / BSD / Solaris)", which will download the Freenet installer for Linux.
Once the download is complete, open the terminal and navigate to the directory where the installer was downloaded.
Run the following command to make the installer executable:
chmod +x freenet_installer_offline_x.x.x.x.sh
Replace "x.x.x.x" with the version number of the installer you downloaded.
Finally, run the installer:
./freenet_installer_offline_x.x.x.x.sh
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
To launch Freenet, open the terminal and run the following command:
java -jar freenet.jar
Freenet will start and open the Freenet user interface in your default web browser.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Freenet on Void Linux!
By default, Freenet will use the default configuration settings. However, you can configure Freenet to meet your specific needs by modifying the configuration settings.
To modify the configuration settings, open the Freenet user interface in your web browser, and select the "Settings" tab.
From here, you can modify the various settings and preferences to your liking.
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