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Installing Sympa on Void Linux

Sympa is an open-source mailing list software that allows users to manage mailing lists, newsletters, and E-Newsletters. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Sympa on a Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the Sympa installation process, ensure that the following requirements are met:

Step 1: Update the system

Before we begin the Sympa installation process, it's essential to update the system to have the latest software packages. Run the following command to update the system:

$ xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install the prerequisite packages

To install Sympa, we need to install some prerequisite packages. Run the following command to install them:

$ xbps-install gettext libressl perl perl-cgi perl-gdbm perl-mailtools perl-xml-parser postgresql sqlite

Step 3: Install Sympa

Now that we've installed the prerequisite packages, we can proceed to install Sympa. Run the following command to install Sympa:

$ xbps-install sympa

Step 4: Configure Sympa

After installing Sympa, we need to configure it. The configuration files for Sympa are stored in the /etc/sympa directory. The main configuration file for Sympa is sympa.conf.

To configure Sympa, open the sympa.conf file using your favorite text editor. For example:

$ sudo nano /etc/sympa/sympa.conf

After opening the file, make any necessary changes to the configuration file. You can also configure Sympa by running the following command:

$ sudo sympa_wizard.pl --config

Follow the instructions provided by the wizard to complete the configuration process.

Step 5: Start Sympa

After completing the Sympa configuration, we need to start the Sympa service. Run the following command to start the Sympa service:

$ sudo service sympa start

To verify if Sympa is running, run the following command:

$ sudo service sympa status

If the service is running, you should see the following output:

* sympa.service - Sympa Mailing List Manager
... 
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/sympa.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
   Active: active (running) since Wed 2021-12-01 11:29:08 EST; 3s ago
...

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Sympa on a Void Linux system. Sympa provides an efficient way to manage mailing lists, newsletters, and E-Newsletters. It's an excellent tool for communication and management of large groups.

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