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How to Install ngircd on Void Linux

ngircd is an open-source irc server. In this tutorial, we will see how to install ngircd on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing ngircd, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Update the system

The first step is to update the package list and upgrade the system to the latest patches.

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install the required packages

ngircd depends on a few packages that need to be installed, such as gcc and make. You can install them using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S gcc make

Step 3: Download ngircd

You can download the latest version of ngircd from the official website or use the following command:

cd /tmp
wget https://ngircd.barton.de/pub/ngircd/ngircd-<version>.tar.gz
tar xvf ngircd-<version>.tar.gz
cd ngircd-<version>

Replace <version> with the version number you want to download.

Step 4: Configure and build

After downloading the ngircd source code, run the following command to configure:

./configure

After running this command, you should see a summary of the configuration. If there are any missing dependencies, install them before continuing. If everything is fine, run the following command to build and install ngircd:

make && sudo make install

This will compile and install the ngircd binaries and configuration files.

Step 5: Configure ngircd

Now that the installation is complete, it is time to configure ngircd. The configuration file for ngircd is usually located at /usr/local/etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf. You can edit this file using your favorite text editor.

Here is an example configuration:

[Global]
MaxUserNickLength = 30
MaxUserNameLength = 30
MaxUserHostLength = 64
DefaultUserMode = +i
ServerDescription = Welcome to ngircd!

[Operator]
Operators = <your_username>

You can customize the configuration to meet your requirements.

Step 6: Start ngircd

You can start ngircd using the following command:

sudo ngircd

This will start ngircd in the foreground. If you want to run it in the background, use the -bd option:

sudo ngircd -bd

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have seen how to install ngircd on Void Linux. ngircd is a powerful and customizable IRC server that can be used to host your own IRC network. With a little configuration, you can have your own IRC network up and running in no time!

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