How to Install IHateMoney on Void Linux

IHateMoney is a free and open-source web application for tracking personal expenses. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install IHateMoney on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing IHateMoney, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• A server running Void Linux
• Basic knowledge of Linux command-line
• Access to the terminal or SSH connection to your server

Step-by-Step Installation

Follow these steps to install IHateMoney on your Void Linux server:

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any application, it's essential to update the system to the latest version. Open the terminal and execute the following command to update the system:

xbps-install -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

IHateMoney requires Python 3 and some additional libraries to run correctly. Execute the following command to install these dependencies:

xbps-install python3 python3-setuptools python3-wheel python3-pip python3-dev libffi-dev libxml2-dev libxslt-dev

Step 3: Install PostgreSQL

IHateMoney uses PostgreSQL as its database. Execute the following command to install PostgreSQL on your server:

xbps-install postgresql

Step 4: Create a PostgreSQL Database and User

Create a new PostgreSQL database and user for IHateMoney. Execute the following commands to create a new PostgreSQL user and database:

su postgres
createuser ihatemoney
createdb ihatemoney

Step 5: Install IHateMoney

Use pip3 to install IHateMoney:

pip3 install ihatemoney

This will install IHateMoney and all of its required Python modules.

Step 6: Configure IHateMoney

IHateMoney uses a configuration file to specify its settings. To create a new configuration file, execute the following command:

ihatemoney create_config

This will create a new configuration file at /etc/ihatemoney.cfg. Open the configuration file using a text editor and replace the SECRET_KEY setting with a secure key.

vi /etc/ihatemoney.cfg

SECRET_KEY = 'your_secret_key_here'

Step 7: Start the IHateMoney Application

You can now start the IHateMoney application using the following command:

gunicorn 'ihatemoney.wsgi:app' --bind 0.0.0.0:8000

By default, IHateMoney will listen on port 8000. If you want to use a different port, change the 8000 value in the above command.

Step 8: Access the IHateMoney Web Interface

You can now access the IHateMoney web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://<your_server_ip>:8000. You will be prompted to create a new account and setup your IHateMoney instance.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured IHateMoney on your Void Linux server. You can now use IHateMoney to track your personal expenses. If you encounter any issues during the installation, refer to the official IHateMoney documentation for troubleshooting tips.

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