How to Install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the detailed steps to install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Void Linux.

Prerequisites:

• Internet connectivity.
• Root access to the system.
• Basic knowledge of the command line interface.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new software, it is recommended to update the system to ensure the latest packages are installed on your Void Linux system.

Open the terminal and run the below command to update the system:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to ensure that our system has all the dependencies installed that are required to run OpenSpeedTest™.

To install the necessary dependencies, run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Sy nodejs12 cmake gcc-c++ git make openssl-devel

Step 3: Clone OpenSpeedTest Repository

To clone the OpenSpeedTest repository, navigate to the directory where you want to download the source files and then execute the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/openspeedtest/openspeedtest.git

Step 4: Build and Install OpenSpeedTest

Navigate to the cloned directory and install the required packages by running the following commands:

cd openspeedtest
npm install

Now, build and install the OpenSpeedTest by executing the following command:

sudo make
sudo make install

Step 5: Launch OpenSpeedTest

Finally, launch OpenSpeedTest from the terminal, by running the following command:

sudo openspeedtest

Now you can use the OpenSpeedTest and run speed tests as needed.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on your Void Linux system.

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