How to Install Hauk on Void Linux

Hauk is a free and open-source location sharing service that allows you to share your location with others. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hauk on Void Linux.

Requirements

Before installing Hauk, you need to ensure that you have the following:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• Root access to your system
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update System Packages

The first thing you need to do is to update your system packages to the latest version. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suv

This command will update all the packages to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to install the required dependencies for Hauk to work correctly. Run the following command in the terminal.

sudo xbps-install gcc g++ make libmariadb-client-dev libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libmicrohttpd-devel automake autoconf libtool

This command will install all the dependencies required for Hauk to run on your system.

Step 3: Download and Install Hauk

Once you have installed all the dependencies, you can download and install Hauk from the Github repository. Run the following commands in your terminal.

git clone https://github.com/bilde2910/Hauk.git
cd Hauk
./autogen.sh
./configure
make
sudo make install

This will clone the repository, configure the build, and install Hauk on your system.

Step 4: Create a Database and User for Hauk

Before you can start using Hauk, you need to create a database and user for it. Run the following commands in your terminal:

mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE haukdb;
CREATE USER 'haukuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON haukdb.* TO 'haukuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit;

You can replace 'password' with a secure password of your choosing.

Step 5: Configure Hauk

Finally, you need to configure Hauk to work correctly. Copy the example.conf configuration file and edit it according to your needs.

cp example.conf hauk.conf
nano hauk.conf

In this configuration file, you can set the database settings, server address, port number, and other options.

Step 6: Start Hauk

Once you have configured Hauk, you can start the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start hauk

You can now access Hauk in your web browser by visiting http://localhost:8080/. You should see the login page for Hauk.

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

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