How to Install Enigma 1-2 BBS on Windows 11

Enigma 1-2 BBS is an open-source bulletin board system software, which allows people to connect and communicate with each other using text-based messages. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Enigma 1-2 BBS on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, we need to make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

1. Windows 11 Operating System: Enigma 1-2 BBS can only be installed on Windows operating systems. Therefore, make sure your system is running on Windows 11.

2. Node.js: Enigma 1-2 BBS requires Node.js to be installed on your system. If you don't have Node.js installed, download and install it from here.

3. Git: Enigma 1-2 BBS uses Git for version control. If you don't have Git installed, download and install it from here.

Installation Steps

Now that we have met the prerequisites, let's start with the installation process:

1. Open the terminal or command prompt on your Windows 11 computer.

2. Clone the Enigma 1-2 BBS repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/nuskooler/enigma-bbs.git
   

3. After cloning the repository, navigate to the Enigma BBS directory by running the following command:

   cd enigma-bbs
   

4. Install the dependencies required for Enigma 1-2 BBS by running the following command:

   npm install
   

5. Create a new configuration file by running the following command:

   cp config/config.js.example config/config.js
   

6. Edit the configuration file config.js to match your preferences. You can change the language, default user settings, and even create new ones.

7. Start Enigma 1-2 BBS by running the following command:

   npm start
   

8. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/ to access Enigma 1-2 BBS on your Windows 11 computer.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Enigma 1-2 BBS on your Windows 11 computer. Enjoy the experience of communicating through this unique text-based software.

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