OS.js is a free and open-source operating system that can be run in any web browser. In this tutorial, we will explain the process of installing OS.js on Windows 10.
Before starting the installation process, you need to make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
If you do not have Node.js or Git installed, you can download them from their official websites.
The first step is to download the latest version of OS.js from their official website: https://www.os-js.org/download/.
Once the ZIP file is downloaded, extract it to a folder on your computer.
Open the command prompt or PowerShell and navigate to the folder where you have extracted OS.js. Then run the following command to install the required dependencies:
npm install
Next, you need to setup the configuration file. Copy the config.example.js file to config.js.
cp config.example.js config.js
In the same command prompt or PowerShell window, run the following command to start the server:
npm run serve
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000/. You should now see the OS.js login page.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OS.js on your Windows 10 computer.
In this tutorial, we have explained the steps to install OS.js on Windows 10. Once you have installed OS.js, you can use it as your main operating system in your web browser.
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