How to Install Diaspora* on Windows 11

Diaspora* is a decentralized social network that allows users to maintain control over their own data and privacy. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Diaspora* on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system
• Git for Windows (https://git-scm.com/download/win)

Installation

1. Open the Git Bash terminal on your Windows 11 machine. You can do this by typing "Git Bash" in the Windows search bar.

2. Clone the Diaspora* repository by typing the following command into the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/diaspora/diaspora.git

3. Navigate to the cloned repository folder using the following command:

cd diaspora

4. Use the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

bundle install

5. Set up the database by running the following commands:

rake db:create
rake db:schema:load

6. Start the Diaspora* server:

rails s

7. Open a web browser and enter "localhost:3000" in the address bar.

8. Create a user account and start using Diaspora*!

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Diaspora* on Windows 11 using Git for Windows. Have fun exploring and using this decentralized social network!

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