How to Install Galene on Windows 10

Galene is a powerful open-source WebRTC server that assists you in building a platform that allows you to conduct video and audio meetings. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Galene on your Windows 10 system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that your computer meets the following requirements:

• Windows 10 with at least 8GB of RAM.
• A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Cygwin

The first step is to install Cygwin, which is a Unix-like environment and command-line interface for Microsoft Windows. Follow the steps below to install it:

1. Visit the official website of Cygwin: https://cygwin.com/install.html.
2. Click on the "Download" option available on the right side of the page.
3. Choose the "Install from Internet" option and click "Next."
4. Select a download directory and choose the appropriate package you want to install.
5. Follow the prompts provided by the installer to complete the installation.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we will install the dependencies required to run Galene. You need to launch the Cygwin terminal from the Start menu and run the following commands:

apt-cyg install make cmake gcc-c++ pkg-config openssl-devel

This will download and install the necessary packages.

Step 3: Download and Compile Galene

1. Open the Cygwin terminal and navigate to a directory where you would like to download Galene.

2. Next, clone the Galene repository using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/jech/galene.git
   

3. Change into the Galene directory:

   cd galene
   

4. Execute the following command to compile Galene:

   make
   

   This may take some time depending on your machine's speed.

Step 4: Running the Galene Server

1. Once Galene has been compiled, execute the following command to start the Galene server:

   ./galene -config galene.cfg
   

   This will start the server and provide you with information on how to access the server. By default, the server will listen on port 8443.

2. Open a web browser and navigate to https://localhost:8443. This opens the Galene web interface.

3. To create a new room, click the "New Room" button.

4. Give your room a name and configure any other settings you desire.

5. Copy the URL provided by the server and share it with those to join the room.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Galene on your Windows 10 system.

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