Lighttpd is a free and open-source web server, designed for speed, efficiency, and flexibility. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Lighttpd on Void Linux.
Open your terminal application.
Update the package manager:
sudo xbps-install -Suv
Install Lighttpd:
sudo xbps-install -S lighttpd
Enable Lighttpd to start automatically at boot time:
sudo ln -s /etc/sv/lighttpd /var/service/
Start the Lighttpd service:
sudo sv start lighttpd
Verify that Lighttpd is running by accessing the default page using your web browser. Open your web browser and type: http://localhost/
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Lighttpd on Void Linux.
Lighttpd is a lightweight and high-performance web server that can be easily installed on Void Linux using the steps we have outlined in this tutorial. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to reach out for help.
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