OS.js is an open-source desktop operating system that provides a Web-based desktop environment. This tutorial will guide you on how to install the OS.js on your Void Linux using the command-line interface.
Before you proceed with the installation of OS.js on Void Linux, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
Before installing any new software, it's always a good practice to update and upgrade your system packages to their latest version. You can perform this by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Syu
The OS.js requires some dependencies to run on Void Linux. You can install these dependencies by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install cmake ninja nodejs zlib-devel openssl-devel libX11-devel libXext-devel libxkbfile-devel gtk2-devel
You need to clone the OS.js repository from the GitHub by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/os-js/OS.js.git
After cloning the OS.js repository, navigate to the cloned directory and run the following command to build and install OS.js:
cd OS.js
npm install
npm run build
sudo npm run package:make
sudo npm run package:install
sudo npm run configure
sudo npm run setup
It may take some time to build and install OS.js, depending on the speed of your system and internet connection.
Once the installation is completed successfully, you can start the OS.js server by running the following command:
npm start
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OS.js on your Void Linux. Now you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8000 on your system.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
