How to Install μlogger on Void Linux

μlogger is an open-source, self-hosted location logger that allows for tracking and recording of location data using GPS-enabled devices. In this tutorial, we will go through the process of installing μlogger on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure that:

• You have a server or a computer system running on Void Linux.
• You have administrative privileges to install packages and run commands.

Steps

1. Open your terminal and update your system by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -Syu
   

2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -y python3 python3-pip postgresql postgresql-contrib gcc make
   

   This will install Python 3, pip, PostgreSQL, and the necessary dependencies to compile the required packages.

3. Configure PostgreSQL by running the following command:

   sudo -u postgres createuser --pwprompt ulogger
   

   This command will create a new user ulogger with a password prompt.

4. Create a new database for μlogger by running the following command:

   sudo -u postgres createdb ulogger
   

5. Install μlogger by cloning the repository from GitHub and then installing it using pip. Run the following commands:

   git clone https://github.com/bfabiszewski/ulogger-server.git
   cd ulogger-server
   sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt
   

   This will install all the necessary dependencies for the server.

6. Create and configure the settings file by running the following command:

   cp ulogger/settings_local.py.sample ulogger/settings_local.py
   

   To edit the file, use a text editor.

   sudo nano ulogger/settings_local.py 
   

   Inside the file, edit the following line to match the PostgreSQL details:

   DATABASES = {
       'default': {
           'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql_psycopg2',
           'NAME': 'ulogger',
           'USER': 'ulogger',
           'PASSWORD': '<password>',
           'HOST': 'localhost',
           'PORT': '',
       }
   }
   

   Replace <password> with the password you created for the ulogger user in Step 3.

7. Run database migrations by running the following command:

   python3 manage.py migrate
   

   This will create and configure the necessary tables in the database.

8. Run the server by running the following command:

   python3 manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000
   

   Your μlogger server is now running and can be accessed at http://serverIP:8000 on a web browser.

9. Once the server is running, you can start logging locations from your GPS-enabled devices using the appropriate apps that support the μlogger protocol.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured μlogger on your Void Linux system. You can now begin recording and tracking location data using the server.

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