How to Install Schleuder on Windows 11

Schleuder is a popular software for managing email discussions and encrypted mailing lists. Typically, it is used in Unix and Linux environments but with the help of Cygwin, it is also possible to run Schleuder on Windows. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Schleuder on Windows 11 using Cygwin.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation of Schleuder, you will need to have the following prerequisites:

1. A Windows 11 computer
2. An internet connection
3. Cygwin installed on your Windows 11 machine
4. Administrative privileges to install software on your computer

Step 1: Install Cygwin

If you haven't installed Cygwin on your Windows 11 machine, follow these steps:

1. Download and run the Cygwin installer from the Cygwin website.
2. Choose "Install from Internet" and click Next.
3. Choose a directory to install Cygwin and click Next.
4. Choose a location to store the downloaded packages and click Next.
5. Select a mirror from the list and click Next.
6. On the "Select Packages" screen, search for "openssh" and "perl". Check the boxes to install these packages and click Next.
7. Review the installation summary and click Next to start the installation.

Once the installation is complete, open the Cygwin terminal to proceed with the Schleuder installation.

Step 2: Install Schleuder

1. Open the Cygwin terminal by clicking on the Cygwin icon or searching for "Cygwin" in the Windows 11 search bar.
2. Type the command lynx -source https://schleuder.nadir.org/install-local.sh | sudo bash in the Cygwin terminal. This command will download and run the Schleuder install script.
3. Follow the prompts in the installation process to configure Schleuder for your system.

Step 3: Start Schleuder Server

1. Once the installation is complete, type the command schleuder-server in the Cygwin terminal to start the Schleuder server.
2. To stop the server, type ^(control) + c in the terminal.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Schleuder on your Windows 11 machine using Cygwin. You can now use Schleuder to manage your email discussions and encrypted mailing lists.

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